Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and the future of male fertility: a path forward for personalized and regenerative therapies
Abstract
Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its subtype, plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF), are autologous blood-derived products that have garnered increasing attention as personalized therapeutic tools in the field of male fertility. This systematic review aims to evaluate the current in vitro and in vivo evidence regarding the potential applications of platelet-derived products in various domains of male reproductive health, including in vitro spermatogenesis, sperm preservation, treatment of male infertility, mitigation of testicular toxicity, and management of testicular torsion/detorsion (T/D) injury.
Strategy: This review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines and was prospectively registered in PROSPERO. A comprehensive and language-unrestricted search was performed across major databases, including the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science. Studies published up to October 2024 were included, with an update in January 2025. Three reviewers independently screened and selected studies, with discrepancies resolved through discussion or consultation with a fourth reviewer.
Results: A total of 43 studies met the inclusion criteria. Available evidence suggests that PRP and PRGF supplementation in culture media may enhance in vitro sperm generation by improving cell viability and proliferation. Their incorporation into sperm incubation and cryopreservation protocols has also been associated with improved motility,…
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