Introduction; Intended Use; Period Pain - TensCare ova+ Bedienungsanleitung

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INTRODUCTION

Period Pain (Dysmenorrhoea) is a widespread problem which affects 40-
90% of women. Period pain can have a real impact on quality of life,
leading to absences from work and school.
The Ova+ Period Pain Reliever offers drug-free relief from period pain. If
you are unsure of the cause of the pain, then you should seek medical
advice to establish the cause and identify the correct treatment.
The Ova+ is a non-invasive small and convenient unit that can be worn all
day under clothing to provide safe, continuous, drug-free period pain relief
whilst maintaining a normal, active lifestyle.
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INTENDED USE

This device has been designed to be used in the home
healthcare environment to treat symptoms of primary
menstrual pain (dysmenorrhoea).
The Ova+ may also help to relieve the pain of secondary menstrual pain
due to conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids or pelvic inflammatory
disease.
Do not use the device for any purpose other than this intended use.
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PERIOD PAIN

Painful periods are common in teenagers and young adults.
Most women have some pain during periods. The pain is often mild but, in
about 5 in 10 women, the pain is severe enough to affect day-to-day
activities. The pain can be so severe that they are unable to go to school
or work.
Period pain generally falls into two categories: primary dysmenorrhea
and secondary dysmenorrhea.
Primary dysmenorrhoea has no specific cause yet is the most common
type of painful periods affecting 9 out of 10 women. It occurs where there
is no underlying problem of the womb (uterus) or pelvis. The main
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