Lloydspharmacy Reveals Couples Beleaguered by Monthly Cramps

COVENTRY, England, December 24, 2010 - New research from Lloydspharmacy reveals that whilst an overwhelming
number of women suffer from menstrual cramps, male partners' sympathy levels
at that time of the month appear to be lacking. Although 87% of men claim to
be very or fairly compassionate, a quarter of women (25%) who have suffered
discomfort with 'Mother Nature's gift' say their partners are unsympathetic.

The survey shows that period pain plagues nine in 10 women (89%) yet one
in five (19%) has suffered in silence at home because of an unsympathetic
partner. However, it may be a case of actions speaking louder than words as,
although many men claim to be considerate, nearly half (42%) admitted they
try to stay out of their partner's way when 'aunt dot' comes to stay.

In light of this, it is unsurprising that one in six (16%) women said
that period pain has resulted in an argument with their partner. This is
especially true for those women who suffer severe pain every month, with:

    - Nearly two-thirds (61%) stating their period is extremely or very
      painful

    - Half said they've been doubled over in pain

    - One in five have been physically sick

    - A quarter have taken sick leave from work

Melinda Setanoians, prescribing pharmacist at Lloydspharmacy, said: "Many
women clearly suffer quite badly - so much so that it appears to be affecting
the harmony of their relationships. There is a wide choice of painkillers
available but some women prefer an alternative to medication or a way in
which to supplement it. We are the only high street retailer in the UK to
offer a highly effective, drug-free period pain reliever
(www.lloydspharmacy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=90&catalogId=1008&productId=349505)
device. It uses TENS technology to ease pain, similar to the machines that
people use for back pain and that women use in the early stages of
childbirth."

The Lloydspharmacy Period Pain Reliever uses TENS (transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation) technology to alleviate pain. It works by
passing harmless electrical signals into the body to relieve pain by blocking
the body's pain signals and stimulating the body to produce endorphins,
people's own natural pain relief
(www.lloydspharmacy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Browse?storeId=90&categoryId=33338&catalogId=1008&langId=-1).

Approved by Action on Pain, the Lloydspharmacy Period Pain Reliever is
small, discreet and lightweight, with the main unit clipping securely to
clothing or underwear.

Notes to editors:

All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample
size was 2157 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 22nd - 25th October
2010. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and
are representative of all GB adults (aged 18+).

About Lloydspharmacy

Lloydspharmacy has an online pharmacy (www.lloydspharmacy.com/)
and online doctor (https://onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com/) as well as
over 1650 pharmacies across the UK. These are based predominantly in
community and health centre locations. The company employs over 17,000 staff
and dispenses over 151 million prescription items annually.

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For further media information please contact:

    Claire Connolly
    Lloydspharmacy Press Office
    Sapphire Court
    Walsgrave Triangle
    Coventry
    CV2 2TX
    +44(0)2476-432192
    www.lloydspharmacy.com

For further media information please contact: Claire Connolly, Lloydspharmacy Press Office, Sapphire Court, Walsgrave Triangle, Coventry, CV2 2TX, +44(0)2476-432192