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Platelet Rich Plasma procedure (PRP)

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Tweetmepete
Tweetmepete

Has anyone tried or considered having a platelet rich plasma procedure done? I’ve read some very promising results from it but not sure if it sounds too good to be true or not.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on it.

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  • flower2power
    flower2power Tweetmepete

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    I considered the O-shot because it claims to help LS.

    Upon further research and discussion with my Vulva/LS specialist Dr, I decided no on the O-shot.  Only 7 or 9 women with LS tested and not a controlled or true scientific test.  My Dr thinks the O-shot's claims are all misleading.  I read an article in the Guardian - a google search should bring it up, The journalist revealed enough info for me to NOT do it.  

    Though I am hopeful that some other sort of plasma/stem cell procedure could help - researching in process. 

    • kalila98903
      kalila98903 flower2power

      Posted

      Hi Flower,

      I'm not sure what you have read, but from my research, there are many more people than 7-9 who have been through PRP treatment and seen some success. How long this lasts remains to be seen.

      I've found probably 3-4 research papers online that report good results with PRP. Yes, there needs to be better studies done, this is true.

      I tried to find your article from the Guardian, but couldn't locate it. If you posted it here, would it be removed?

      Did your doctor give specific reasons for their scepticism at all? I'd be interested to know why he or she though the claims were misleading.

    • flower2power
      flower2power kalila98903

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      Hi Kalila

      I’m in agreement with you on all points.  It’s just the O-shot in particular that I’m not sold on.  Something about the ‘inventor’ himself and his way.  I’ll be researching other PLP options for sure.  Thank you for your info!

    • carlo86905
      carlo86905 flower2power

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      hi there just had a chat with Dr Casabona, about long term plan with LS chronic come backs and PRP treatment, what are your experiences ??

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