TENS
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TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator) is considered a method of pain relief, and has a wide following for use in obstetric care particularly labour. Nevertheless, there is little data on its actual efficacy, and many obstetricians maintain that it is ineffective.
In palliative care and pain medicine, TENS is occasionally attempted for neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve compression). Although results are modest, some patients benefit from this approach.
There is a secondary market for TENS units in the BDSM community, where the units are used for erotic play involving electrical stimulation.
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