Women’s sexual health and wellness is a topic that doesn’t get much mention. Throughout our lives, changes happen within our bodies- like childbirth and menopause- that impact our intimate wellness and sexual health. Today, we're talking about the O-Shot, an innovative treatment developed by Dr. Charles Runels of the Cellular Medicine Association, where our own Dr. Wendy Holland is a proud member.
What Is the O-Shot?
The O-Shot (Orgasm Shot) is a natural treatment that uses your body's own healing abilities to improve sexual health and address other intimate wellness issues. It's part of a growing field called regenerative medicine, which focuses on helping your body heal itself.
How Does It Work?
Think of the O-Shot as waking up your body's natural repair system and directing it exactly where you need help. Here's how it works:
Using Your Own Blood: A small amount of your blood is drawn, similar to a routine blood test.
Creating the Healing Mixture: Your blood is placed in a special machine called a centrifuge that separates out the Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), which contains concentrated platelets and growth factors—these are your body's natural healers.
Targeted Treatment: This concentrated healing mixture is then carefully injected into specific areas. Don't worry—numbing cream makes this virtually painless!
The Science of Growth Factors
These PRP injections are powerful because they contain several important growth factors that each play a specific role in healing:
PDGF (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor): Helps create new collagen, the protein that gives tissues their strength and elasticity
VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor): Creates new tiny blood vessels, bringing better circulation to the area
TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor Beta): Reduces inflammation and supports tissue repair
Neurotrophic Factors: Help repair and protect nerve endings, potentially improving sensation
In simple terms, these growth factors work together as your body's natural repair team to:
Strengthen and rejuvenate tissues
Improve blood flow to enhance sensitivity
Support nerve function for better sensation
Reduce inflammation and discomfort
What Can the O-Shot Help With?
Stress Urinary Incontinence
If you leak urine when you laugh, sneeze, cough, or exercise, you're not alone. This common condition affects many women, especially after childbirth or as we age. The O-Shot can help by:
Strengthening the tissues around your urethra
Improving muscle tone
Enhancing nerve function that controls your bladder
A study published in the Journal of Women's Health Care (2017) reported that many women experienced significant improvements after treatment, with less frequent and less severe leakage. This means getting back to exercise, laughing freely, and living without constant worry about accidents.
Lichen Sclerosus
This is a skin condition that can affect the genital area, causing thin, white patches of skin that can be itchy, painful, and make intimacy uncomfortable. The O-Shot may help by:
Encouraging healthy tissue growth
Reducing inflammation and irritation
Improving blood flow to affected areas
Potentially reducing scarring and improving skin elasticity
Recent research (Paganelli et al., 2023) suggests that PRP therapy can be beneficial for women with this condition. Women receiving this treatment have reported reduced symptoms and improved comfort after the O-Shot, helping them regain confidence and comfort in intimate situations.
Sexual Health Enhancement
The O-Shot can help improve sexual satisfaction by:
Increasing sensitivity in intimate areas
Boosting desire
Enhancing the quality and frequency of orgasms
Reducing pain during intercourse
This is especially helpful for women experiencing changes due to:
Perimenopause and Menopause: When hormonal changes can lead to vaginal dryness and reduced sensation
After Childbirth: When tissue damage might have occurred
General Aging: As natural changes affect sexual function
Breast Cancer Survivors: Research published in Menopause (2018) showed the O-Shot could help improve sexual function in breast cancer survivors
A comprehensive review by Dankova et al. (2023) in Biomedicines found that PRP treatments can be effective for female sexual dysfunction. The O-Shot helps rejuvenate tissues, potentially restoring moisture, elasticity, and sensation that may have diminished over time.
What to Expect During Treatment
The O-Shot procedure is quick and performed right in our office:
It typically takes less than an hour
Most women experience minimal or no downtime
The treatment follows strict medical guidelines for your safety
Each treatment is customized to address your specific concerns
Ready to Learn More?
Liberty Advanced Integrative Care in Charlestown, RI, is proud to offer this revolutionary treatment that has helped countless women regain comfort, confidence, and joy. Whether you're looking to address specific health concerns or simply enhance your wellbeing, we're here to help.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover if the O-Shot might be right for you.
Our approach is backed by research and clinical studies:
Neto, J.B., (2017). O-Shot: Platelets Rich Plasma in Intimate Female Treatment. Journal of Women's Health Care, 06(05). https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0420.1000395
Dankova, I., Pyrgidis, N., Tishukov, M., Georgiadou, E., Nigdelis, M.P., Solomayer, E.-F., Marcon, J., Stief, C.G., & Hatzichristou, D. (2023). Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction and Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review. Biomedicines, 11(11), 2919. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11112919
Paganelli, A., Luca Contu, Condorelli, A., Ficarelli, E., Motolese, A., Paganelli, R., & Alberico Motolese. (2023). Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Adipose-Derived Stem Cell (ADSC) Therapy in the Treatment of Genital Lichen Sclerosus: A Comprehensive Review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(22), 16107-16107. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms242216107
Cellular Medicine Association. (2018, October 25). Research Published in "Menopause" During Breast Cancer Awareness Month Finds O-Shot® Procedure Could Help Breast Cancer Survivors Improve Sex. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/research-published-in-menopause-during-breast-cancer-awareness-month-finds-o-shot-procedure-could-help-breast-cancer-survivors-improve-sex-300737687.html
Runels, C., Orgasm Shot® [O-Shot®] Official Website for the Procedure (2015). https://oshot.info
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