Questions

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Who may require the O-shot®?

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The ‘O’ in ‘O-shot®’ stands for ‘orgasm’ and it has become sought-after worldwide by women seeking enhanced sexual pleasure. It can benefit women who have experienced a loss of orgasm post natural childbirth or menopause, suffer from vaginal dryness, pain during sexual intercourse, or find themselves leaking urine when sneezing, coughing or jumping.

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What does the treatment involve?

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There is an Injection of PRP (platelet rich plasma), made from patients’ own blood. The blood is taken from patient’s arm and spun in a special machine to remove red blood cells. PRP has a greater concentration of growth factors, which are used in the healing process. PRP is used widely in sports injuries, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and dermatology. It has gained popularity for the treatment of hair loss and for skin rejuvenation (the ‘vampire facelift’).

The O-shot® is an injection of PRP into the area of the G-spot – underneath the urethra. PRP can also be injected into the clitoris to stimulate orgasm and into the vaginal wall to treat vaginal dryness and painful intercourse as well as frequent vaginal infections.

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Where and how is the treatment performed?

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O-shot® is performed in the doctors’ office under local anaesthesia. The doctor will draw blood from a vein in your arm and use a special machine to prepare PRP. The doctor will apply anaesthetic cream to numb the area on injection. You may need an anaesthetic injection to numb the area further. The doctor will then inject PRP in the G-spot, clitoris, vagina or all three areas depending on your needs.

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Can I go back to work after the procedure?

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Yes, you can return to your regular activities following the O-shot®.

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What are the side effects of this procedure?

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The most common side effect is increased frequency and intensity of vaginal orgasm, as well as increased vaginal wetness. Pain is uncommon, but some patients may experience it during the procedure and shortly afterwards. Discomfort when passing urine is very rare.

There is a possibility (once again extremely rare) of urinary retention (inability to pass urine) for 1-2 days after the procedure which resolves on its own. It happens because the injected substance compresses the urethra (tube between the bladder and vagina). In such cases, doctors will insert a catheter into the bladder for 1-2 days

The O-shot® is a very safe procedure and the complications are extremely rare.

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When does one feel the effect of O-shot®?

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The effect of O-shot® are apparent at different times depending on the patient. Some patients notice an immediate change and others can take up to 3 months to experience a change.

The effect of the injection lasts for about 12-36 months.

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Are there reasons why one should not have O-shot®?

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The doctor does a full assessment to establish if you are a candidate for the O-shot®.

There are few conditions that will unfortunately negate you as a patient: Infection, Blood disorders and Cancer.

It is also important for patients to have realistic expectations. This is a regenerative procedure and depends on the patients body to regenerate itself, so results are variable.

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What is the difference between O-shot® and G-shot?

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O-shot® is a trade name for injection of PRP in G-spot and clitoris. The G-shot is an injection of hyaluronic acid into G-spot.

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Is the O-Shot® safe?

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Because the O-Shot® is a platelet-rich plasma injection (PRP) and because of the nature of PRP injections (which involve injecting the patient’s own plasma back into the treated site of injection), the O-Shot® is perfectly safe. Your body will react naturally to an injection made from your own plasma.

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How long does it take to receive an O-Shot®?

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When you visit a doctor for an O-Shot® appointment, the visit in its entirety shouldn’t take longer than an hour. Appointments consist of patient preparation and processing the patient’s blood within a centrifuge in order to extract the plasma, which can then be injected into the desired area.

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Can the O-Shot® help with my urinary incontinence?

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A large number of women have seen noticeable improvement if not eradication of urinary incontinence related to urge or stress. In conjunction with pelvic floor exercises, the O-Shot® can cause significant improvement in regards to urinary incontinence.

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Does The O-Shot® Procedure Hurt?

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Most women are quite comfortable during the procedure. The discomfort is often described as a mild pinch or mild sting, lasting only a few minutes. The numbing feeling may last 30-60 minutes after the procedure.

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Are There Any Side Effects Or Downtime With The O-Shot®?

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There are typically no side effects or downtime. There may be a few drops of blood from the injection site. You can return to work, exercise and any other activity the same day (including sexual activity).

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Do I Need To Come Back For A Follow Up Visit After The Procedure?

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Generally a brief phone conversation at 6 weeks is recommended. A plan for further care will be considered at that time.

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Will I Need A 2nd O-Shot®?

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Every patient differs in the reasons for having the O-shot®. You may have a 2nd O-shot® after 3 months should you require.

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Is The O-Shot® Covered By Insurance?

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Currently this procedure is not covered by medical aid.

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Can I Have The O-Shot® Done If I Am Pregnant?

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NO -Women who are pregnant or lactating should not have the O-Shot® procedure.

If you are not sure – a pregnancy test will need to be done prior.

You will be asked to sign a document to verify that you are not pregnant or lactating at time of the procedure.

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Can I Have The O-Shot® If I Am Menstruating?

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Yes, you can have the procedure done during menstruation. Anytime of the month in a woman’s cycle is acceptable.

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Are There Any Guarantees With The O-Shot® Procedure?

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This is an elective procedure and there are no guarantees that you will achieve the desired results. It may take more than one procedure to reach your desired goals.