Doctors often start by prescribing an SSRI. These medications are safer and generally cause fewer bothersome side effects than other types of antidepressants. SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac, Selfemra), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopram (Lexapro).
Eat an ovulation diet. There are a ton of foods that contain the necessary nutrients to help balance out your ovulation cycle and keep things running smoothly. Whole Grains can help increase your fiber intake, as well as Vitamins B and E. Eat more fruits and veggies for Vitamin C and antioxidants.
For minor mittelschmerz discomfort, over-the-counter pain relievers and home remedies are often effective. If your mittelschmerz pain is troublesome, your doctor may prescribe an oral contraceptive to stop ovulation and prevent midcycle pain.