Comparison of topical estrogen and platelet-rich plasma injections in the treatment of postmenopausal vaginal atrophy
PRP injections are a safe and effective minimally invasive monotherapy for postmenopausal VVA and, consequently, vulvovaginal rejuvenation. PRP injections are regarded as a promising method for the treatment of VVA in postmenopausal patients with contraindications to hormone therapy and improving hydration of the vaginal mucosa.
Authors
- Ufuk Atlıhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2109-1373)
- Can Ata
- Selçuk Erkılınç (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6512-9070)
- Tevfik Berk Bıldacı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6432-6777)
- Hüseyin Aytuğ Avşar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0636-3104)
- Onur Yavuz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3716-2145)
Institutions
- Izmir University (TR)
- Dokuz Eylül University (TR)
- Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1590078
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.94