"O-Shot" and "G-Shot" are popular names for treatments that use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — a concentrate made from your own blood — or a filler, injected into intimate tissue. Women ask about them for dryness, mild leaking, discomfort and changes in sexual response. Here is what they involve, and an honest account of the evidence.
What PRP is
A small amount of your blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge. This concentrates the platelets, which carry growth factors involved in tissue repair. The concentrate is then injected into the chosen area after numbing.
The name "O-Shot" usually describes PRP injected near the clitoris and the front wall of the vagina. "G-Shot" usually describes an injection — PRP or a hyaluronic acid filler — into the front wall of the vagina. The technique chosen depends on what you are being treated for, and is explained before anything is done.
Why women ask about it
The usual reasons are vaginal dryness, discomfort, mild stress leaking, lichen sclerosus, and changes in arousal or sensation, often after childbirth or around the menopause. These are real concerns and worth raising with a doctor.
Before any injection, we look for causes that have simpler or better-proven treatments — hormonal change, infection, skin conditions, pelvic floor muscle problems, medicines, pain conditions, and emotional or relationship stress. Sometimes one of these is the whole answer.
What the evidence shows
PRP is used and studied in many areas of medicine. For intimate and sexual-function use, the research so far is limited: mostly small studies, few with a comparison group, and short follow-up. Some women report benefit and some notice none. It is not yet an established standard treatment, and we will not promise you a result.
Who performs it
Every procedure in this unit is performed at Pearl by Dr. Jigna Jasoliya and Dr. Hardik Vansjaliya together, with female staff present throughout.
Questions we are asked most
Does it hurt?
The area is numbed first. Most women describe pressure and brief stinging rather than pain. Some soreness for a day or two is common.
What are the risks?
Bruising, swelling, bleeding and soreness at the injection site; infection; reaction to the numbing medicine or filler; lumps or irregularity; and the possibility of no noticeable benefit. Serious complications are uncommon.
What are the alternatives?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy, vaginal moisturisers or local hormone treatment where suitable, treatment of skin or pain conditions, counselling or sex therapy, and a review of your medicines. We discuss each one with you.
Is the O-Shot the same everywhere?
No. The names are used for slightly different techniques by different clinics. Ask any clinic exactly what will be injected, where, and why.
Will anyone else know why I came?
No. Consultations in this unit are private, your records are confidential, and the front desk books the visit as a gynaecology consultation. You do not have to explain your reason to anyone but the doctor.