Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for Thin Endometrium
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative approach used to improve endometrial thickness and receptivity in women undergoing IVF or trying to conceive. It uses a concentrate of platelets from the patient’s own blood to stimulate regeneration of the uterine lining.
Why Is Endometrial Thickness Important?
- Reduced pregnancy rates
- Increased risk of implantation failure
- Higher chances of miscarriage
What Is PRP?
Platelet-Rich Plasma is a concentrated form of platelets and growth factors derived from the patient’s own blood. It promotes healing and tissue regeneration, making it useful in reproductive medicine.
How PRP Works for Thin Endometrium
- Stimulates new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)
- Promotes cellular regeneration and proliferation
- Improves endometrial receptivity
- Enhances implantation-related protein expression
Procedure
- A blood sample is collected from the patient.
- The sample is centrifuged to extract PRP.
- PRP is infused into the uterus via catheter.
- Usually performed once or twice before embryo transfer.
Who Might Consider PRP?
- Women with refractory thin endometrium
- Women with repeated IVF failure
- Women with a history of intrauterine adhesions (Asherman’s Syndrome)