Platelet-rich plasma administration to the lower anterior vaginal wall to improve female sexuality satisfaction

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2019, Vol 16, Issue 4

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to the lower one-third of the anterior vaginal wall on sexual function, orgasm, and genital perception in women with sexual dysfunction. Materials and Methods: Four sessions of PRP were administered to the anterior vaginal wall of 52 female patients with sexual dysfunction and orgasmic disorder [Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) total score ≤26 orgasmic subdomain score ≤3.75]. Prior to the PRP administrations in each session, the FSFI validated in Turkish, the Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS), the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R), and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale were used and in the final follow-up, and the Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) was performed and the results were analyzed. Results: Following the application of the PRP, the total FSFI score was observed as 27.88±4.80 and the total score was 26 and above in 50% of the patients (p<0.001). Orgasm subdomain scores were found as 2.11±1.20 before the PRP treatment and 4.48±1.14 afterwards (p<0.001). A significant change was observed in all sub-domains after PRP and it was observed that this change started after the first administration (p<0.001). A statistically significant increase was determined in FGSIS genital perception scores, which was significant between the 1st and 2nd months (p<0.001). The FSDS-R scores showed a minimal increase in stress scores as the application number increased, but a statistically significant decrease was observed in the 4th administration (p<0.001). No statistically significant difference was found in Rosenberg Scale scores before and after treatment (p=0.389). High satisfaction was found in PGI-I scores. Conclusion: As a minimally invasive method, PRP administration to the distal anterior vaginal wall may improve female sexuality with high satisfaction.

Authors and Affiliations

Gökmen Sukgen, Aşkı Ellibeş Kaya, Ebru Karagün, Eray Çalışkan

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  • EP ID EP684630
  • DOI 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2019.23356
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Gökmen Sukgen, Aşkı Ellibeş Kaya, Ebru Karagün, Eray Çalışkan (2019). Platelet-rich plasma administration to the lower anterior vaginal wall to improve female sexuality satisfaction. Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 16(4), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-684630