Effects of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation on pain after episiotomy. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Episiotomy is a surgical intervention performed during the second stage of labor to facilitate the baby's exit through the birth canal. There are different reasons that lead to an episiotomy; however, it is recommended to be performed occasionally and not systematically, since it may produce negative effects such as pain. Different therapies have been described to reduce this pain, including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).

Objective

To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis about the effects of Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on pain after episiotomy.

Methods

The databases PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Cinhal, PEDro and Web of Science were consulted using the terms "Episiotomy" and "Transcutaneous Electr

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Campos E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11754501 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature