Don’t let changes in your sexual and urinary health make your life smaller. Reclaim full sexual vitality with treatments that are easy and minimally invasive. At Southern Urogynecology, we pride ourselves on providing personalized, empathetic care that puts you in the driver’s seat of your own health. If you’re experiencing diminished sexual sensation or issues with incontinence, there are solutions! To learn more about the O-Shot® and the sexual health procedures we offer, contact us to find out which sexual health therapies are right for you.
As women age, many experience a decline in sexual functioning and pleasure due to decreased blood flow and vaginal dryness. The O-Shot aims to revitalize your sexuality and urinary wellness by utilizing platelet-rich plasma derived from your own blood. This plasma contains growth factors that promote new blood vessel growth, collagen production, and tissue repair when injected into the vaginal area.
The O-Shot® is a quick, painless, and non-surgical procedure. A small amount of blood is extracted from the patient, spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the plasma from the blood, and then injected into the vaginal area. Plasma contains growth factors, which help to contribute to the healing and recovery of tissue and cells in the body. While plasma exists naturally in your body, sometimes concentration is needed in order to ensure more plasma goes into one specific part of the body to boost healing outcomes.
The O-Shot helps improve sexual response, increase lubrication, and enhance sensitivity. Many women report improvements in:
The O-Shot is a highly effective treatment that provides even more robust benefits when combined with ThermiVa. ThermiVa is a vaginal revitalization treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to gently heat the vaginal tissue. This controlled heating promotes new collagen production to improve vaginal tightness, lubrication, and sensation.
ThermiVa and the O-Shot can provide a synergistic effect when combined. The two treatments address different aspects of vaginal rejuvenation:
ThermiVa benefits:
O-Shot benefits:
Benefits of the O-Shot® can include greater arousal from stimulation, increased sexual arousal, stronger orgasms, and increased urinary control when you cough, sneeze, and exercise. Patients who receive the procedure can expect improvements within three weeks.
In summary, the O-Shot has many benefits related to both its efficacy and convenience:
Most women in good overall health can benefit from the O-Shot, especially those experiencing declines in sexual functioning due to age, childbirth, or menopause. You should not receive the O-Shot if you have an active vaginal infection, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or certain bleeding disorders.
There is minimal downtime after the O-Shot. You may experience minor swelling or spotting for a few days. Your provider will recommend avoiding sex for a short period. Otherwise, you can return to normal activities right away.
Many women experience initial improvements in sensitivity within a few days after the procedure. Full results typically develop over 2-3 months as new blood vessels and collagen develop. Results can last 1-2 years before a booster may be recommended.
The entire O-Shot process takes around 30-60 minutes from start to finish.
We use a numbing cream to minimize discomfort. Most women report only minor cramping or pinching sensations during the injections.
Some temporary swelling, bruising, or spotting can occur but typically resolve quickly. Rare risks include infection or allergic reaction.
No, the O-Shot does not affect the outward appearance of the vagina or surrounding tissues.
You'll need to avoid sex for several days after the procedure. Your provider will give you specific aftercare instructions.