The methods your doctor uses to diagnose ovarian pain will vary. They will be based on what the suspected cause might be. Regardless, your doctor will take a complete medical history, do a physical exam, and ask questions about your pain. The questions might include:
- Where are you feeling the pain?
- When did it start?
- How often do you feel pain?
- Does an activity make the pain better or worse?
- How does it feel -- mild, burning, achy, sharp?
- How does the pain affect your day-to-day life?