Yes, it could be mittelschmerz (ovulation pain). I can tell almost exactly what ovary is ovulating and it feels like my period!

Thank you.

How do you handle it with out birth control. None of the over the counter pain meds I take work

I'm just wondering if anyone else gets it too

Every one has different experiences of using birth control. I use an IUD for my birth control, and it appears work for me so well with fewer cramps, but there are some small side effects which having ance, depression, and anxiety.