{"id":1194,"date":"2019-11-27T10:54:03","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T08:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lifeclinic.gr\/services\/assisted-reproduction\/artificial-insemination\/platelet-rich-plasma-prp\/"},"modified":"2024-04-18T20:11:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T17:11:39","slug":"ovarian-rejuvenation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lifeclinic.gr\/en\/services\/assisted-reproduction\/treatments\/ovarian-rejuvenation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ovarian Rejuvenation Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row custom_border_color=”#dd9933″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][tm_heading tag=”h1″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ff6400″ text=”What is ovarian rejuvenation?” font_size=”lg:36″][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713457136606{background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}”]Ovarian rejuvenation is a relatively new and evolving area of reproductive medicine. It encompasses a range of medical therapies aimed at restoring or enhancing ovarian function and fertility in women, particularly those experiencing age-related declines or infertility issues.<\/p>\n

These procedures, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections<\/span>, stem cell therapy<\/span>, and hormonal treatments<\/span>, seek to address age-related declines in ovarian function or conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). By stimulating tissue repair, follicle development, and egg quality, ovarian rejuvenation offers hope to individuals experiencing infertility challenges.<\/p>\n

This area of fertility medicine evolved from early experiments with hormonal therapies in the 1930s to modern innovations over the last few decades like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and stem cell therapy. Continual advancements reflect a growing understanding of ovarian function and the ongoing pursuit of effective fertility solutions.<\/p>\n

PRP treatments are among the most studied approaches in ovarian rejuvenation. PRP is derived from a patient’s own blood and contains growth factors that may stimulate tissue repair and regeneration in the ovaries, potentially improving egg quality and ovarian function.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][tm_image image=”17357″][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

PRP therapy in fertility medicine represents a pioneering approach, leveraging the body’s natural resources to enhance ovarian function, fostering renewed hope for those facing infertility challenges.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][vc_separator color=”green”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][tm_box_icon style=”2″ text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”” background_color=”custom” overlay_background=”overlay_custom_background” overlay_custom_background=”#ff9900″ overlay_opacity=”50″ custom_border_color=”#ff9900″ border_style=”ridge” heading=”What is Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy?” items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22PRP%20is%20a%20treatment%20in%20which%20Platelet%20Rich%20Plasma%20from%20a%20patient%E2%80%99s%20blood%20is%20prepared%20in%20a%20laboratory%20to%20maintain%20the%20highest%20amount%20of%20platelets%20as%20possible.%20It%20is%20then%20injected%20into%20various%20parts%20of%20the%20body%20for%20the%20purpose%20of%20local%20tissue%20regeneration.%20%20In%20Assisted%20Reproduction%20it%20is%20used%20successfully%20in%20the%20endometrium%20and%20ovarian%20tissue.%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Platelet-rich%20plasma%20(PRP)%20therapy%20has%20been%20used%20in%20various%20medical%20fields%20for%20several%20decades.%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Its%20origins%20can%20be%20traced%20back%20to%20the%201970s%20when%20it%20was%20first%20utilised%20in%20maxillofacial%20and%20oral%20surgery%20to%20promote%20tissue%20healing%20and%20regeneration.%20Over%20time%2C%20its%20applications%20expanded%20to%20other%20specialties%20such%20as%20orthopedics%2C%20dermatology%2C%20and%20sports%20medicine.%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22More%20recently%2C%20within%20the%20last%20decade%2C%20PRP%20therapy%20has%20been%20applied%20to%20ovarian%20rejuvenation%20and%20is%20a%20potential%20approach%20to%20improving%20ovarian%20function%20and%20fertility%20outcomes.%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22There%20are%20two%20main%20types%20of%20PRP%20therapy%20used%20in%20fertility%20medicine%20-%20Ovarian%20PRP%20and%20Uterine%20PRP%22%7D%5D” icon_font_size=”lg:60″ lg_spacing=”padding_top:5;padding_right:5;padding_bottom:5;padding_left:5″ image=”17409″][tm_spacer size=”lg:35″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][tm_box_icon style=”10″ icon_type=”healsoul” icon_healsoul=”healsoul-circular-plus-button” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”” background_color=”custom” overlay_background=”overlay_custom_background” overlay_custom_background=”#ff9900″ overlay_opacity=”50″ custom_border_color=”#ff9900″ border_style=”ridge” heading=”Ovarian PRP injections” icon_font_size=”lg:60″ lg_spacing=”padding_top:5;padding_right:5;padding_bottom:5;padding_left:5″ text=”Ovarian PRP – Injections directly into the ovaries or ovarian tissue are aimed at stimulating tissue repair, promoting follicle development, and enhancing egg quality.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:35″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][tm_box_icon style=”10″ icon_type=”healsoul” icon_healsoul=”healsoul-circular-plus-button” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”” background_color=”custom” overlay_background=”overlay_custom_background” overlay_custom_background=”#ff9900″ overlay_opacity=”50″ custom_border_color=”#ff9900″ border_style=”ridge” heading=”Uterine PRP injections” icon_font_size=”lg:60″ lg_spacing=”padding_top:5;padding_right:5;padding_bottom:5;padding_left:5″ text=”Uterine PRP Injections into the uterine lining which may support endometrial growth and thickness, creating a more conducive environment for embryo implantation during IVF procedures.” custom_background_color=”#81d742″][tm_spacer size=”lg:35″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][vc_separator color=”green”][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][vc_row_inner lg_spacing=”padding_top:10;padding_bottom:10;padding_left:10″][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][tm_heading tag=”h2″ custom_google_font=”” text=”What is ovarian PRP therapy?” font_size=”lg:30″][tm_spacer size=”lg:35″][vc_column_text]Ovarian Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy<\/span> is an innovative approach in fertility treatment aimed at rejuvenating ovarian function and enhancing fertility outcomes in women experiencing age-related declines or infertility issues.<\/p>\n

It is recommended in an effort to improve the ovarian function, in women with premature ovarian failure or reduced ovarian reserve for the age.<\/p>\n

During the procedure, a small amount of the patient’s blood is drawn and centrifuged to separate the platelet-rich plasma containing growth factors and other bioactive substances. This concentrated PRP solution is then injected directly into the ovaries or ovarian tissue under ultrasound guidance. This procedure is similar to the egg collection under sedation. It lasts about 30 minutes and requires no further hospitalisation.<\/p>\n

The growth factors present in PRP are believed to stimulate tissue repair, promote angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), and recruit stem cells to the ovaries. These effects lead to improvements in ovarian function, including enhanced follicle development, increased ovarian reserve, and improved egg quality.<\/p>\n

Ovarian PRP therapy has the potential to increase the chances of natural conception or improve outcomes in assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). In most cases it is successful, although the final result depends on many factors, most notably the woman\u2019s age, the present condition of the ovaries, and for how long this dysfunction has been ongoing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][tm_image image=”17390″][tm_spacer size=”lg:35″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n