Could a shot of your own blood ease menopause symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07306611

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from a woman's own blood into the vulvovaginal area can relieve symptoms of genital atrophy like dryness, burning, and pain during sex. It includes 30 women who cannot use standard hormone treatments. Half receive PRP and half receive a placebo, with follow-ups over six months.

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) injection

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a natural, hormone-free option to relieve symptoms of genital atrophy, especially for women who cannot use estrogen creams.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-phase trial with only 30 participants. PRP is still experimental for this condition, and the placebo group may show similar results. Long-term benefits are not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Santo André Hospital

    Leiria, Leiria District, 2410-197, Portugal