Treatment of Dysmenorrhoea With the OVA TENS Apparatus

Dysmenorrhoea (menstrual pain) is a common complaint among women, leading to use of analgesics, reduced quality of life, and interference with daily activities such as going to work or school. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a well established method for treatment of pain. Several clinical studies have shown TENS treatment to be effective against dysmenorrhoea. A TENS apparatus specifically developed for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea has now become commercially available (OVA), but is has not been tested in clinical studies. This study will be done to evaluate the clinical utility of treatment with OVA in women with primary dysmenorrhoea.