Novel wearable neurostimulation system to target period pain

** 问题 ** 据计算，80%的育龄妇女（全球15亿人）在一生中的某个时候都会经历经痛。疼痛是感觉要么强烈的痉挛或沉闷和持续抽筋的腹部，可以蔓延到背部和大腿。大多数妇女默默地忍受着疼痛，但它扰乱了她们的日常和工作生活，在极端情况下需要子宫切除术。目前，还没有有效的，长期的，无副作用的治疗来处理期间疼痛。大多数女性使用非处方止痛药，通常是布洛芬。然而，这会产生短暂的持久缓解，对患有严重疼痛的人无效，如果长期使用会产生一些副作用。其他治疗方法包括激素避孕药、手术或自助措施，但这些方法要么有主要的副作用，包括增加血栓和心脏病发作的风险，要么只能缓解有限的疼痛。Ohmm解决方案 ** 这个项目的诞生是为了让世界各地的女性在月经期间重新控制自己。我们正在开发一种新的神经刺激设备，基于广泛的科学证据，针对经期疼痛的原因，提供持久的无药物疼痛缓解。该设备将佩戴在疼痛区域的顶部，无论是腹部还是下背部，并通过抗炎机制提供疼痛缓解。它是与经期疼痛患者合作设计的，小巧，舒适，轻便，谨慎，甚至可以在锻炼或进行其他活动时佩戴。它由配对的智能手机应用程序无线控制，仅在需要时激活。Ohmm的治疗可以个性化，允许用户选择最有效，舒适，缓解疼痛的设置。Ohmm让女性有机会在需要时以谨慎、可定制的方式治疗疼痛，让她们可以自由地进行日常生活，为社会和经济做出贡献，而不必担心经期疼痛。

**Problem**It is calculated that 80% of women of reproductive age (1.5bn people worldwide) suffer from period pain at some point in their life. The pain is felt as either intense spasms or dull and constant cramps in the abdomen which can spread to the back and thighs. Most women suffer the pain in silence, however it disrupts their daily and working lives and in extreme cases requires a hysterectomy. Currently, there are no effective, long term, side-effect free treatments to deal with period pain. Most women use over the counter painkillers, often ibuprofen. However, this gives short lasting relief, is ineffective for people with severe pain and can have several side effects if used long term. Other treatments are hormonal contraceptives, surgery or self-help measures, however these have either major side effects, including an increased risk of blood clots and heart attacks, or give limited pain relief.**The Ohmm Solution**This project was born with the intention of giving women around the world control back during their periods. We are developing a novel neurostimulation device, based on extensive scientific evidence that targets the cause of period pain, providing long lasting drug-free pain relief.The device will be worn on top of the painful area, either the abdomen or lower back, and provide pain relief by an anti-inflammatory mechanism. It has been designed in collaboration with period pain sufferers to be small, comfortable, lightweight, discreet and can even be worn while exercising or doing other activities. It is wirelessly controlled by a paired smartphone app, and activated only when it is needed. Ohmm’s treatment can be personalised, allowing the user to select the most effective, comfortable, pain relieving settings. Ohmm gives women the chance to treat their pain whenever they need it in a discreet, customizable way, leaving them free to carry out their daily routines and contribute to society and the economy without fear of period pain.