Intrauterine PRP Infusion

Intrauterine platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion is an emerging treatment designed to support women’s reproductive health and improve fertility outcomes. At Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine, naturopathic wellness doctor Stefani Hayes, ND, LAc, and the team offer intrauterine PRP infusion as a natural alternative to other fertility treatments. Call the Portland, Oregon-based office to make an appointment or book your visit online today. 

What is intrauterine platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infusion?

Intrauterine PRP infusion is a type of regenerative medicine that supports women’s reproductive health and fertility outcomes. However, instead of using medications or synthetic hormones, it relies on the body’s natural healing mechanisms. 

Research is ongoing, but this unique approach offers an option that may be used alongside or in place of certain fertility treatments, based on your individual needs. 

Who can benefit from intrauterine PRP infusion?

The Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine team often recommends intrauterine PRP infusion to women struggling with infertility issues, such as:

• Thin uterine lining
• Chronic uterine inflammation
• Adenomyosis
• Endometriosis
• Asherman’s syndrome

Consider exploring this treatment approach if you and your partner have tried to conceive for more than six months or up to a year and have been unsuccessful.

What does intrauterine PRP infusion involve?

Intrauterine PRP infusion is a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment that typically takes two to three hours. The treatment is unique in that it doesn’t focus solely on embryo transfer cycles associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF). Instead, it aims to support long-term uterine healing and endometrial receptivity, making it easier to conceive.

Before recommending this approach, your Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine provider reviews your health history, asks about your fertility struggles, completes an exam, and reviews functional lab testing. If you have a qualifying condition, such as endometriosis or a thin uterine lining, you may be a candidate for treatment.

After gathering a complete picture of your reproductive health, your provider draws a sample of your blood and places it into a centrifuge that isolates microscopic solids, such as platelets and growth factors, from the sample. Your provider then transfers the platelet-rich solution to several syringes and uses an FDA-cleared device to carefully administer them into specific areas of your uterine lining.

Once the PRP solution enters your body, it may increase circulation to your uterine lining, which can support endometrial healing and improve conditions that contribute to infertility. The team often combines this approach with other integrative therapies, such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Maya abdominal massage, to optimize results. 

How many intrauterine PRP infusions are needed?

The number of intrauterine PRP infusions you will need depends on your age, reproductive health, and overall well-being. That said, the Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine team typically recommends at least two infusions. This number is significantly lower than some other practices, allowing patients to save on time and cost.

For optimal results, attend each of your regularly scheduled appointments and follow your provider's recovery instructions.

To see if you can benefit from intrauterine PRP infusions, make an appointment at Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine. Call the office, or request one online today.