£450 'brain-stimulating' headband cuts period pain by half, fights PMS and boosts low mood, claim makers... but does it really work? We ask the experts

£450 'brain-stimulating' headband cuts period pain by half, fights PMS and boosts low mood, claim makers...

but does it really work? We ask the experts READ MORE: Tampons found to contain toxic metals, alarming study suggests By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 11:35 EDT, 8 July 2024 | Updated: 11:38 EDT, 8 July 2024 e-mail View comments A 'groundbreaking' gadget to help women beat debilitating period symptoms will be available to Brits for £450 from August. The device, worn as a headband, zaps the brain for 20 minutes with small electrical pulses to block pain signals. This, in theory, targets menstrual pain and cramping as well as mood instability without the need for medication, according to Samphire Neuroscience — the London-based start-up behind the product.

Studies commissioned by the firm suggest the Nettle decreased women's pain by 53 per cent and improved mood by a third in as little as a month. Experts, today, however cautioned its effectiveness 'will be difficult to truly assess'. The device, worn as a headband, zaps the brain for 20 minutes with small electrical pulses to block pain signals.

This, in theory, targets menstrual pain and cramping as well as mood instability without the need for medication, according to Samphire Neuroscience — the London-based start-up behind the product Studies suggest women who tried the Nettle device saw average pain decrease by 53 per cent and low mood symptoms improve by a third in as little as a mont.