Have you heard of ovarian rejuvenation? This relatively new treatment uses established processes to manage specific ovarian issues that can interfere with fertility, and depending on your situation, it may be perfect for you.
Finding out you’re struggling to conceive can be one of the most difficult things in the world to cope with. And if you’ve been told vague things like you’re simply “not young enough” to have a child naturally or your embryos “aren’t viable,” you may want to consider some of the minimally invasive options available before choosing IVF or another, more difficult process.
Specifically, at Gen 5 Fertility Center, we’re one of the only clinics in the world to offer ovarian rejuvenation treatment. Dr. Samuel Wood and Dr. Benito Villanueva will happily walk you through the process and help you determine if it’s right for you.
Ovarian rejuvenation 101: what it is and how it works
Ovarian rejuvenation isn’t a long process, unlike IVF or IUI. It also doesn’t have as many side effects as are often associated with these treatments. That’s because ovarian rejuvenation uses your own blood and healing factors to increase your chances of conception. Here’s how it works.
You can accomplish ovarian rejuvenation in one of three ways: with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), enriched platelet factors (EnPLAF), or Ultra, which uses both. The procedure involves taking a small amount of your blood and separating the platelet-rich plasma. With EnPLAF, we place platelets in an incubator that releases their growth factors.
Once the PRP or EnPLAF (or, in the case of the Ultra procedure, both) have been prepared for injection, the solution is injected into the ovaries using ultrasound technology to ensure proper placement. The solution stimulates your own natural healing and growth factors, which can do wonders for the ovaries and their ability to create numerous, viable eggs.
A good candidate for ovarian rejuvenation
Like with most procedures, not everyone is a perfect candidate for ovarian rejuvenation. You can’t receive the treatment everywhere, so we usually discuss it with those most likely to benefit. Those who are likely to be good candidates for ovarian rejuvenation include patients who are
