Fertility Decoded

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

Injecting concentrated platelets from your own blood into the womb or ovaries.

The verdict

Very limited evidence; possible safety concerns.

Evidence positions on Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from HFEA, ESHRE, NICE and ISAR
BodyPosition
HFEA
  • Red — may reduce effectivenessfor chance of a baby
ESHRENot recommended (research only)

Not recommended — both intrauterine and intraovarian PRP; variable/small studies, concern over exposing the embryo to PRP.

Source
NICENot addressed

Not addressed in NG257.

ISARNo position

Not addressed in the 2021 ISAR add-ons consensus.

In India

~₹10,000–25,000 per PRP.

Sources

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