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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections do not have formal FDA approval for specific clinical indications. PRP is regulated as an autologous blood product and is used "off-label" in clinical practice. However, there is substantial clinical evidence supporting its use for certain dental surgeries and musculoskeletal conditions, particularly lateral epicondylitis, knee osteoarthritis, and plantar fasciitis. The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine notes that PRP is primarily used to treat tendinopathies and osteoarthritis, though clinical efficacy results remain mixed due to variability in PRP formulations and preparation methods. As of now, there are no FDA approved uses for PRP for gynecologic use, although there has been some evidence of possible benefit in vulvar dermatoses and possiblt ovarian function enhancement. But what about its use in the vagina for sexual pleasure? Injecting into the anterior vaginal wall (around the famed G-Spot location) is nothing new. Over a decade ago, a TV show introduced the masses to the “G-Spot amplication” shot which injected collagen to that area. But there was no data for this. Well, we are back to this idea in a new RCT in the Green Journal. Can PRP light up the vaginal fires of pleasure? Listen in for details.
1. Clarke, Bayley MD; Gaddam, Neha MD; Garcia, Bobby MD; Iglesia, Cheryl B. MD; Podolsky, Robert PhD; Dieter, Alexis A. MD. Vaginal Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Sexual Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics & Gynecology ():10.1097/AOG.0000000000006256, March 19, 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006256
2. Finnoff JT, Awan TM, Borg-Stein J, et a American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement: Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine : Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine. 2021.
3. Alsousou J, Ali A, Willett K, Harrison P. The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Tissue Regeneration.Platelets. 2012.
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections do not have formal FDA approval for specific clinical indications. PRP is regulated as an autologous blood product and is used "off-label" in clinical practice. However, there is substantial clinical evidence supporting its use for certain dental surgeries and musculoskeletal conditions, particularly lateral epicondylitis, knee osteoarthritis, and plantar fasciitis. The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine notes that PRP is primarily used to treat tendinopathies and osteoarthritis, though clinical efficacy results remain mixed due to variability in PRP formulations and preparation methods. As of now, there are no FDA approved uses for PRP for gynecologic use, although there has been some evidence of possible benefit in vulvar dermatoses and possiblt ovarian function enhancement. But what about its use in the vagina for sexual pleasure? Injecting into the anterior vaginal wall (around the famed G-Spot location) is nothing new. Over a decade ago, a TV show introduced the masses to the “G-Spot amplication” shot which injected collagen to that area. But there was no data for this. Well, we are back to this idea in a new RCT in the Green Journal. Can PRP light up the vaginal fires of pleasure? Listen in for details.
1. Clarke, Bayley MD; Gaddam, Neha MD; Garcia, Bobby MD; Iglesia, Cheryl B. MD; Podolsky, Robert PhD; Dieter, Alexis A. MD. Vaginal Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Sexual Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics & Gynecology ():10.1097/AOG.0000000000006256, March 19, 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006256
2. Finnoff JT, Awan TM, Borg-Stein J, et a American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement: Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine : Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine. 2021.
3. Alsousou J, Ali A, Willett K, Harrison P. The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Tissue Regeneration.Platelets. 2012.

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