Eletroestimulação no tratamento de mulheres com dismenorreia primária: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological disorder during the female reproductive phase, with repercussions that significantly affect quality of life. Among alternative treatments for primary dysmenorrhea, Transcutaneous Electrical Neurostimulation (TENS) has been suggested as a safe and well-tolerated therapy that may be effective in relieving pain in primary dysmenorrhea. The present work intends, through an integrative literature review, to observe the effectiveness of TENS in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Methodology: A search was carried out in the databases from 2010 to 2022, including full studies in Portuguese, English or Spanish, using TENS in women with PD symptoms. Results: 19 articles addressed electrostimulation in different regions, different types of frequencies, comparing with placebo, together with thermotherapy and portable device. Conclusion: The literature shows evidence that Transcutaneous Electrical Neurostimulation is effective and can be safely used in the treatment of women with Primary Dysmenorrhea. The application of the electrodes proved to be effective both in the anterior pelvic region (Dermatome T12 and L1) and in the lumbar region (Nerve roots of L3, L4, L5) and high frequency TENS can be used: (100Hz; pulse 50-75μs).