Could a shot of your own blood ease menopause symptoms?
NCT ID NCT06028009
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — made from a woman's own blood — into the vaginal wall can improve sexual function and reduce dryness caused by menopause. Thirty postmenopausal women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause will receive either PRP or a saline injection, and their symptoms will be tracked using questionnaires. The goal is to see if this simple procedure offers relief without hormones.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, natural option to ease vaginal dryness and improve sexual function for women going through menopause.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. PRP injections are not yet proven for this use, and there is a risk of discomfort or infection from the procedure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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MedStar Lafayette Medical Centre
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20036, United States
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