I find hot water bottles help immensely. I don't have periods anymore due to type of pill I'm on (even though I don't have sex) but suffer DD & IBS. But did notice I could more or less tell which side I was ovulating each month & did end up with really bad periods hence the pill.

I never had period pain/cramps but I had ovulation pain that was crazy.

Could be DD or IBS. I've got both & always in pain & burning tight sensation

Great question! I have had a pain deep in my left side where my ovary should be for a few years. It can be painfully sharp, or a dull ache, or hardly noticable. But it is always there. I've had ultrasound, MRI, and no one can detect from where the pain originates. My ovary has disappeared and it is not intestinal. The only explanation has been either referred back pain or fibro pain.
Good luck to you!!

I flare for many reasons, like the weather or walking too much earlier that day. However, my overall body pain seems to increase when I am on my cycle. All things painful associated with my cycle seem to amplify; cramps, back pain, etc . . .
Hope this was somewhat helpful. =)