PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy
An emerging option some patients explore alongside conventional care, with honest guidance on what the evidence shows.
What is PRP therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is made by drawing your blood and concentrating the platelets, which carry growth factors involved in healing. In reproductive care, it has been studied as an injection into the ovaries or the lining of the uterus.
For fertility, PRP is still considered investigational. It is not FDA-approved for this use, and the research so far is limited and mixed. We will tell you plainly what is known and what is not.
Who may be interested
Patients who have not responded to standard approaches, such as those with diminished ovarian reserve or a thin uterine lining, and who want to learn about emerging options. It is not right for everyone, and it is not a substitute for finding and treating an underlying cause.
What the evidence shows
Early studies suggest possible benefit in some situations, but the trials are small and the results vary. We will share what is known and what is not, so you can decide with realistic expectations.
Before treatment
We start by looking for treatable causes, review your history and labs, and talk through the cost and whether insurance is likely to cover it.
The procedure
Your blood is drawn and spun to concentrate the platelets, and the PRP is placed where it is needed, typically with ultrasound guidance. Visits are usually brief.
Recovery
Most patients return to normal activity quickly, with mild cramping or spotting possible. We will give you specific instructions and let you know when to call us.
Risks to know
Because PRP comes from your own blood, an allergic reaction is unlikely, but any injection carries risks of bleeding, infection, and discomfort, and ovarian injection can injure nearby structures. Long-term effects of PRP for fertility are not yet well studied.
Our approach
We offer PRP as one option among many, and not typically as a first step. Our priority is finding and treating the cause of your concern, and we will tell you plainly if we do not think PRP is likely to help.