Records show that only 14% of women in the UK talk to their GP about sexual matters, although studies have shown that up to 48% may be concerned about some aspect of their sexual health. Concerns can be age dependent, but lack of female orgasm can occur at any age. Vaginal dryness and pain during sex is more common in older women, but can occur in younger women. Sexual problems in females is complex and a holistic approach is usually recommended.
In men, 30% will suffer from erectile problems during their lives, but only 3% seek help from a GP. The medication sildenafil, of which the best-known brand is Viagra®, is a well-known solution for men.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy was first developed in the 1970s, and first used in 1987 in Italy. Since the mid-1990s it has been used in cosmetic medicine, orthopaedics, dentistry and sport science, to name but a few medical uses. Its usage has increased dramatically since 2007.
PRP therapy for sexual rejuvenation is a newer application of the PRP technique which has been used safely in these other therapeutic areas. PRP treatment has been applied for sports, trauma and disease injuries for some time, and more recently for hair loss and skin rejuvenation treatments, such as the Vampire facelift concept.
PRP is autologous (obtained from your own body); natural (unlike the injection of synthetic hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, for example), and non-antigenic (doesn’t stimulate an immune reaction).
The technique makes use of the plasma (the liquid portion) of your blood, separating it from the suspended red blood cells, and injecting the platelets and their associated growth factors to help rejuvenate body tissues. Platelets are an important part of wound healing and tissue repair and this technique makes use of their natural ability to restore tissues.
For sexual health problems in both men and women, they can be used for treating erectile dysfunction and other penile abnormalities or size issues in men, plus an inability to achieve orgasm, painful sexual intercourse or vaginal dryness in women, as well as overall improvements in sexual satisfaction and libido for both genders.
If you are considering PRP for sexual rejuvenation, the following information will give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It can't answer all your questions, since a lot depends on your individual diagnosis. Please ask your practitioner about anything you don't understand.