Is TENS an effective physical monotherapy for primary dysmenorrhea? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Benduch M, Stania M

DOI: 10.1080/17581869.2025.2599728
Published: 2026 Mar
Container: Pain management
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@article{allodium:10.1080/17581869.2025.2599728,
  title = {Is TENS an effective physical monotherapy for primary dysmenorrhea? A systematic review and meta-analysis.},
  author = {Benduch M and Stania M},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Pain management},
  doi = {10.1080/17581869.2025.2599728},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/17581869.2025.2599728}
}

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TI  - Is TENS an effective physical monotherapy for primary dysmenorrhea? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
AU  - Benduch M
AU  - Stania M
PY  - 2026
JO  - Pain management
DO  - 10.1080/17581869.2025.2599728
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M, B., & M, S. (2026). Is TENS an effective physical monotherapy for primary dysmenorrhea? A systematic review and meta-analysis.. Pain management. https://doi.org/10.1080/17581869.2025.2599728

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