Changes in Ovarian Functions Following Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection and Its Impact on in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatment: A Pre-Post Research

Background: Giving birth is one of the challenges that women of reproductive age encounter when their ovarian reserve has decreased or been lost. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may be advantageous for women experiencing a poor ovarian response (POR). To evaluate the efficacy of admini...

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Main Authors: Serap Simavlı, Emel Kiyak Caglayan, Ikbal Kaygusuz, Fatih Albayrak, Eray Caliskan
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Published: IMR Press 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/52/2/10.31083/CEOG26053
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author Serap Simavlı
Emel Kiyak Caglayan
Ikbal Kaygusuz
Fatih Albayrak
Eray Caliskan
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Fatih Albayrak
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description Background: Giving birth is one of the challenges that women of reproductive age encounter when their ovarian reserve has decreased or been lost. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may be advantageous for women experiencing a poor ovarian response (POR). To evaluate the efficacy of administering autologous PRP injections into the ovary in improving ovarian reserve, oocyte and embryo production, and live birth rates in patients with a poor prognosis. Methods: The trial comprised 234 women in their reproductive years who had a diagnosis of POR and the Bologna criteria. These women received intraovarian PRP injections. The age range of the cases was between 30 and 44 years. Each ovary received a multifocal intramedullary injection of 3–4 mL of PRP. The effectiveness of PRP was evaluated in all patients, with a six-month follow-up to assess follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH). An evaluation was conducted on the metrics of in vitro fertilization (IVF) results and indications of ovarian reserve. Results: Subsequent to PRP treatment, there was a rise in both the quantity of antral follicles count (AFC) and the concentration of AMH in the bloodstream. After receiving PRP injection, 21 women (9.0%) became pregnant without any intervention, 9 women (3.8%) were excluded in the study anymore, 192 women (82.0%) attempted IVF treatment with developing antral follicles, 4 of whom have premature ovulation and 12 women (5.1%) who did not have antral follicles did not need any more therapy. Out of the 188 women who had IVF, 126 (67.0%) successfully developed embryos and 106 of them had the embryos transferred. Among these, 42 (39.6% per transfer) achieved pregnancy, and 39 (36.8% per transfer) had a continuing pregnancy resulting in a live birth. Conclusion: Autologous PRP injection into the ovary may be investigated as another experimental therapeutic option for women with POR.
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spelling doaj-art-25a237f9c08e41178b79d3334ca1a0fe2025-08-20T02:11:05ZengIMR PressClinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology0390-66632025-02-015222605310.31083/CEOG26053S0390-6663(24)02497-7Changes in Ovarian Functions Following Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection and Its Impact on in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatment: A Pre-Post ResearchSerap Simavlı0Emel Kiyak Caglayan1Ikbal Kaygusuz2Fatih Albayrak3Eray Caliskan4Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Assisted Reproductive Technologies Unit, Yuzyıl Hospital, 34890 İstanbul, TurkeyDeparment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, 59030 Tekirdag, TurkeyDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara Medikal Park Hospital, Altunbaş University, 06680 Ankara, TurkeyDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Assisted Reproductive Technologies Unit, Yuzyıl Hospital, 34890 İstanbul, TurkeyAssisted Reproductive Technologies Unit, Momart Private Practise, 34890 İstanbul, TurkeyBackground: Giving birth is one of the challenges that women of reproductive age encounter when their ovarian reserve has decreased or been lost. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may be advantageous for women experiencing a poor ovarian response (POR). To evaluate the efficacy of administering autologous PRP injections into the ovary in improving ovarian reserve, oocyte and embryo production, and live birth rates in patients with a poor prognosis. Methods: The trial comprised 234 women in their reproductive years who had a diagnosis of POR and the Bologna criteria. These women received intraovarian PRP injections. The age range of the cases was between 30 and 44 years. Each ovary received a multifocal intramedullary injection of 3–4 mL of PRP. The effectiveness of PRP was evaluated in all patients, with a six-month follow-up to assess follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH). An evaluation was conducted on the metrics of in vitro fertilization (IVF) results and indications of ovarian reserve. Results: Subsequent to PRP treatment, there was a rise in both the quantity of antral follicles count (AFC) and the concentration of AMH in the bloodstream. After receiving PRP injection, 21 women (9.0%) became pregnant without any intervention, 9 women (3.8%) were excluded in the study anymore, 192 women (82.0%) attempted IVF treatment with developing antral follicles, 4 of whom have premature ovulation and 12 women (5.1%) who did not have antral follicles did not need any more therapy. Out of the 188 women who had IVF, 126 (67.0%) successfully developed embryos and 106 of them had the embryos transferred. Among these, 42 (39.6% per transfer) achieved pregnancy, and 39 (36.8% per transfer) had a continuing pregnancy resulting in a live birth. Conclusion: Autologous PRP injection into the ovary may be investigated as another experimental therapeutic option for women with POR.https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/52/2/10.31083/CEOG26053intraovarianinjectionplateletrichplasma
spellingShingle Serap Simavlı
Emel Kiyak Caglayan
Ikbal Kaygusuz
Fatih Albayrak
Eray Caliskan
Changes in Ovarian Functions Following Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection and Its Impact on in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatment: A Pre-Post Research
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
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title Changes in Ovarian Functions Following Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection and Its Impact on in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatment: A Pre-Post Research
title_full Changes in Ovarian Functions Following Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection and Its Impact on in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatment: A Pre-Post Research
title_fullStr Changes in Ovarian Functions Following Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection and Its Impact on in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatment: A Pre-Post Research
title_full_unstemmed Changes in Ovarian Functions Following Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection and Its Impact on in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatment: A Pre-Post Research
title_short Changes in Ovarian Functions Following Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection and Its Impact on in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatment: A Pre-Post Research
title_sort changes in ovarian functions following platelet rich plasma prp injection and its impact on in vitro fertilisation ivf treatment a pre post research
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