Being a woman suffering from dysmenorrhea means experiencing more or less severe pain preceding or accompanying periods. To reduce them, URGO has designed a non-drug medical device using TENS electrotherapy: URGOGYN.
Behind the evils, a reality. If one in ten women are affected by endometriosisthey are more than 60% suffer when their periods occur. This pelvic pain, more or less intense, which precedes or accompanies periods strongly affects their quality of life and their daily life. For adolescent girls and young women, this even represents the main cause of school and professional absenteeism. Primary dysmenorrhea is a recurring cramp-like pain occurring during menstruation on one or both sides of the lower abdomen, in the absence of an underlying health problem. Pain that can radiate into the abdomen, rectum, perineum and lumbar region and be accompanied by digestive disorders, nausea or even vomiting. In cases of dysmenorrhea, iron deficiency anemias are also common.
Relieving primary dysmenorrhea with TENS electrotherapy
To try to calm their recurring and disabling daily pain, URGO Healthcare Laboratories offer a medical device, URGOGYN, to relieve painful periods. A non-drug medical device based on TENS electrotherapy.
Indicated for primary dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain (such as that which may be caused by endometriosis), the URGOGYN patch is a rechargeable system based on transcutaneous electrostimulation (TENS) pain relief technology. A method using a low voltage electric current diffused on painful areas in order to relieve them quickly and effectively. Made of silicone rubber, thin and flexible, it adapts to the area where the pain is located. It can be applied to the lower abdomen or lower back. This non-drug, effective solution 1without side effects 2 no risk of overdose thus reduces the use of painkillers by 93% 3. Practical and discreet, wireless, equipped with a carrying box, the patch is easily placed under clothing, therefore offering the possibility of using it both at home and in the workplace. Rechargeable via USB, its battery allows you to perform eight sessions independently. Its three programs with fifteen intensity levels and each lasting thirty minutes allow it to adapt to the needs of each person while remaining easy to use. URGOGYN is a non-drug, quick, easy and long-lasting way to relieve painful periods as well as chronic menstrual or pelvic pain.
For more information, visit urgyn.com.
Also available in pharmacies at the price of €79.90 and €23.90 for a pack of three adhesive gel refills.
(1) Mr. Guy et al.“Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation relieves primary dysmenorrhea: randomized, double-blind clinical study versus placebo”, Advances in urology2022, Volume 32, Issue 7. Study carried out on programs 1 and 2.
(2) Excellent tolerance: only 2 mild and spontaneously reversible adverse events linked to the use of the patch (1 itching due to repeated use) reported during the clinical study.
(3) Mr. Guy et al., op cit.
URGO Rechargeable painful period electrotherapy. Indication: chronic pelvic (lower abdominal) pain (e.g. endometriosis) and for primary dysmenorrhea, i.e. pain related to periods which is not caused by any underlying gynecological disorder. Carefully read the instructions and precautions for use in the package leaflet before use. If in doubt, always seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist. This medical device is a regulated health product which bears, under these regulations, the CE marking. Authorized representative: Shanghai International Holding Corp GmbH (Europe). Distributor: Laboratoires URGO Healthcare – 21300 CHENÔVE – RCS DIJON 798 251 559 – Share capital €56,280,458. 08/2023.