PRP injection

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections

What is PRP ? PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is a regenerative medicine technique that uses the patient’s own platelets to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration. The plasma is obtained after a simple blood draw , followed by centrifugation to concentrate the platelets, which are rich in growth factors . These biologically active factors promote microcirculation , wound healing , and cell regeneration . In urology , PRP is currently offered for two main indications:

• Erectile dysfunction , particularly of vascular origin or following pelvic surgery.
• Peyronie’s disease , to reduce fibrosis and improve penis elasticity.

Principle and Procedure of Treatment: PRP injections are performed during a consultation , under local anesthesia . After the plasma is prepared, small injections are administered directly into the corpora cavernosa (for erectile dysfunction) or into the fibrous plaque (for Peyronie’s disease). The session lasts approximately 30 minutes , without hospitalization, and the patient can resume their activities immediately. A protocol of 3 to 6 sessions , spaced a few weeks apart, is generally recommended depending on the individual case and clinical response.

PRP and erectile dysfunction

PRP aims to restore natural erectile function by stimulating revascularization and regeneration of the cavernous tissues . Unlike drug treatments, it addresses the vascular or post-traumatic cause of the dysfunction. Clinical studies report improved erections in approximately 60% of treated patients , depending on the protocols used and the initial severity of the disorder. The best responses are observed in patients with mild to moderate vascular erectile dysfunction . Side effects are rare and minor (slight local tenderness or transient bruising). This approach can be offered as an alternative or complement to conventional treatments (drugs, intracavernosal injections, etc.).