Intracavernous Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma Reverses Erectile Dysfunction of Chronic Cavernous Nerve Degeneration Through Reduction of Prostate Hyperplasia: Evidence From an Aging-Induced Erectile Dysfunction Rat Model

March 2023 in “ The FASEB Journal ”

Huai‐Ching Tai, Wei‐Kung Tsai, Meng‐Lin Chang, Chellappan Praveen Rajneesh, Xiao‐Wen Tseng, Wen‐Chun Hsu, Yi‐No Wu, Han‐Sun Chiang

platelet-rich plasma prostate hyperplasia α-smooth muscle actin neurofilament-H corpus cavernosum PRP

TLDR Platelet-rich plasma can improve erectile function in older individuals by reducing prostate enlargement.

The study examined the impact of intracavernous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections on erectile dysfunction (ED) and prostate hyperplasia in an aging-induced ED rat model, involving 30 male Sprague-Dawley rats. PRP treatment improved erectile function by increasing intracavernous pressure and reducing prostate gland volume, indicating a decrease in prostate hyperplasia. The therapy also promoted nerve regeneration and tissue repair, suggesting that PRP could be a promising, cost-effective treatment for aging-associated ED and prostate hyperplasia.

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