Open AccessA narrative review of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in reproductive medicine
Author(s) -
Fady I. Sharara,
Latashia-Lika Lelea,
Sara Rahman,
Jordan S. Klebanoff,
Gaby Moawad
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of assisted reproduction and genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1573-7330
pISSN - 1058-0468
DOI - 10.1007/s10815-021-02146-9
Subject(s) - reproductive medicine , medicine , ovarian reserve , infertility , cinahl , fertility preservation , gynecology , pregnancy , assisted reproductive technology , platelet rich plasma , pregnancy rate , endometrium , live birth , fertility , biology , psychological intervention , population , platelet , genetics , environmental health , psychiatry
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become a novel treatment in various aspects of medicine including orthopedics, cardiothoracic surgery, plastic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and diabetic wound healing. PRP is now starting to become an area of interest in reproductive medicine more specifically focusing on infertility. Poor ovarian reserve, menopause, premature ovarian failure, and thin endometrium have been the main areas of research. The aim of this article is to review the existing literature on the effects of autologous PRP in reproductive medicine providing a summation of the current studies and assessing the need for additional research.