Ovarian PRP

What is ovarian PRP?

Ovarian platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a procedure in which Dr. Miller-Thrasher injects part of your own blood into your ovaries to restore function if you’re experiencing ovarian insufficiency and desire to become pregnant.

Uterine PRP is a similar procedure that’s helpful for women struggling to achieve embryo implantation due to scarring or inflammation of the uterine lining.

Dr. Miller-Thrasher uses the latest advances in procedures and technologies to maximize your results.

What are the benefits of ovarian PRP?

The perks of ovarian PRP for women trying to become pregnant include:

• Improved fertility
  Enhanced ovarian function
  Better blood flow
  Improved egg quality and follicle growth
  Easier ability to become and stay pregnant

You might undergo ovarian PRP prior to in-vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is an infertility treatment that harvests eggs and sperm, completes fertilization, and transplants the newly created embryo into your uterus.

Who is a candidate for ovarian PRP?

Candidates for ovarian PRP injections are typically those with infertility challenges related to diminished ovarian function or reserves. This may be due to advanced maternal age or other reasons.

To learn if ovarian PRP is right for you, Dr. Miller-Thrasher discusses your medical history, asks about your fertility journey, and completes a pelvic exam and diagnostic tests like blood tests or pelvic ultrasound to determine the potential cause of infertility.

If you have a low number of eggs retrieved during a previous IVF cycle, ovarian insufficiency, a history of miscarriages, thin uterine lining, or previous IVF failure and would like to become pregnant, PRP may be the solution for you.

It may improve the number and quality of eggs available for harvesting prior to IVF or enhance your ability to become pregnant naturally.

What should I expect during an ovarian PRP procedure?

To gather PRP, Dr. Miller-Thrasher takes a sample of your blood and spins it into a centrifuge to obtain a high concentration of platelets, which can boost new cell growth and regenerate treated tissues. She numbs the area to optimize comfort and injects the PRP into your ovaries.

Dr. Miller-Thrasher can also inject PRP into your uterus or infuse platelet-rich plasma into your uterus, depending on the cause of your infertility. You might be a candidate for more than one ovarian PRP treatment session spaced apart over time.

Schedule an ovarian PRP evaluation at Innovative Women’s HealthCare Solutions by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.