Lower left pain in side? Over by the ovaries?

I would make an appointment with an ob/gyn - it sounds like you were ovulating. Many women actually feel the pain of the egg being released. If the pain intensifies, and/or you have bleeding or any discharge (foul-smelling), go to the emergency room at hospital, that could be a sign of ovarian cysts, which is potentially worse, but I wouldn't worry at this point. Your doctor may wish to perform an ultrasound, which can reveal a surprising number of conditions. I have pain, more often in my right ovary. I couldn't understand, because I'd been through menopause. An ultrasound revealed that my ovaries are full of ripe eggs, and they're still being released! At my age! My ovaries look like ripe raspberries. Not dangerous, but a little uncomfortable. Plus, there's some discharge with it - not foul-smelling (be on the watch for something like that), pretty much colourless and scant. If it is ovulation, the pain should go away on its own, but it's always wise to see a doctor for any unusual symptoms. Good luck!