What should you expect during the O-shot?

Dr. Hettiarachchi applies a topical numbing cream, then injects your O-shot into an area near the clitoris. After the injection, growth factors go to work, encouraging the surrounding cells to grow.

Since it takes a little time to produce new tissues, it can take up to three weeks until you notice an increased sensitivity and a better sex drive.

The O-Shot Can Treat Urinary Incontinence

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) offers a simple and effective solution to female urinary incontinence. Let the power of emerging regenerative medical procedures work for you to solve this progressive condition. Women of all ages can experience urinary incontinence. The good news is there are effective treatment options to help women overcome urinary incontinence. The O-Shot^® is an effective treatment for female urinary incontinence and is offered by Dr. John Hettiarachchi at the Charlotte Center for Pelvic Health.

What is Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is characterized by involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. This includes small amounts of urine that are dispelled with laughing or coughing, as well as the complete inability to control your bladder. Urinary incontinence is classified into two categories: stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Stress incontinence is the leakage of urine in small doses as a result of an increase abdominal pressure caused by other body reactions or activities, such as sneezing, laughing, lifting or coughing. Stress incontinence, in many cases, is due to a loss of support from the urethra. It is commonly observed as a consequence of damage to pelvic support structures that occur during childbirth or trauma.

Urge incontinence, also known as overactive bladder, is a dysfunction caused by uninhibited contractions of the detrusor muscle. When these contractions occur, the bladder leaks large amounts of urine and often does not give you sufficient warning to get to the bathroom in time. Both types of urinary incontinence are often related underlying medical conditions, however, in general, the condition is largely unreported to medical practitioners, limiting accurate statistics about the condition. Many individuals feel that solutions do not exist and therefore address the issue without inquiring further. You don’t have to wear “adult diapers” for the rest of your life platelet rich plasma can treat both types of urinary incontinence.

How Does PRP Treat Urinary Incontinence?

PRP, administered as the O-Shot^®, has successfully treated and even reversed conditions of incontinence for thousands of women. The doctor injects PRP – sourced from your own blood – into the space around the urethra (the tube from which the urine flows out of the body). The injections trigger the platelets to release seven different growth factors that activate the unipotent stem cells to stimulate the tissues to regenerate and repair damaged. Most women experience some form of relief from urinary incontinence in a week or two following the O-Shot^® and improvement continues over several weeks. Successful results include the reduced or eliminated need for medications to treat urinary incontinence or a complete resolution of the condition.

Why Seek Treatment for Urinary Incontinence?

Symptoms of urinary incontinence is a progressive problem that gets worse over time unless treated. Urinary incontinence affects women of all ages, but the issue is most prevalent among older women – it is a classic condition of aging. Up to 35 percent of women over the age of 60 are estimated to have bladder control issues and more than 50 percent of all cases affect women rather than men. Incontinence can contribute to decreased self-confidence, depression and a lower quality of life. You may even find that you avoid activities and social settings for fear of embarrassing moments that you believe are beyond your control. Many women may even avoid sexual activity and exercise to avoid the risk of embarrassment. Maintaining a healthy weight, routine physical activity and pelvic therapy has been shown to a positive impact on a woman’s bladder control. These efforts combined with PRP treatments can resolve your struggles with urinary incontinence – One of Dr Hettiarachchi's patients commented," Why wouldn’t you want treatment?"

What can the O-Shot^® do for You?

Although each woman’s experience may differ in some ways, many patients report:

• Greater arousal from clitoral stimulation
• Younger, smoother skin of the vulva (lips of the vagina)
• A tighter introitus (vaginal opening)
• Stronger orgasm
• More frequent orgasm
• Increased sexual desire
• Increased ability to have a vaginal orgasm
• Decreased pain for those with dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
• Increased natural lubrication
• Decreased or resolved urinary incontinence (both urge and stress problems)

How Do You Know if the O-Shot^® is Right For You?

Schedule your O-Shot^® consultation today!

Dr. John Hettiarachchi is one of the few women's health specialists in Charlotte certified and licensed to administer this revolutionary new treatment. The O-Shot uses the patient’s own blood platelets to activate growth factors that rejuvenate the female orgasm system. This allows more blood flow to the organ, enhancing sensitivity and delivering dramatic improvement in sexual function.

Dr. Hetttiarachchi will work with you and design a treatment plan that delivers results and lasting benefits. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Hettiarachchi to find out if the O-Shot is right for you! Our office is conveniently located off Catawba Avenue just a few blocks west of I-77 in Cornelius, NC.