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Is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) effective and safe in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea compared with placebo, no treatment, or other treatments?

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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Control in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea

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Is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) effective and safe in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea compared with placebo, no treatment, or other treatments?

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