Abstract
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) at low and high frequencies to the abdomens of Swiss mice throughout pregnancy. DesignExperimental animal study. SettingResearch laboratory. ParticipantsThirty Swiss mice received TENS throughout pregnancy. They were divided into three groups (n=10): placebo, low-frequency TENS (LF group) and high-frequency TENS (HF group). InterventionsIn the placebo group, the electrodes were applied to the abdominal region without any electrical current. In the LF group, the frequency was 10Hz, pulse duration was 200μs and intensity started at 2mA. In the HF group, the same parameters were applied and the frequency was 150Hz. All stimulation protocols were applied for 20min/day from Day 0 until Day 20. Main outcome measuresThe pregnant mice were weighed on Days 0, 7, 14 and 20 to verify weekly weight gain by two-way analysis of variance. The numbers of fetuses, placentas, implantations, resorptions and major external fetal malformations on Day 20 were analysed using the Kruskal–Wallis test. ResultsNo significant differences were found between the placebo and TENS groups (P>0.05). ConclusionApplication of low- and high-frequency TENS to the abdomens of pregnant mice did not cause any deleterious or major teratogenic effects.
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