The P-Shot treatment is a form of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for men, designed to improve sexual arousal, performance, and stamina.

If you or a loved one is experiencing erectile dysfunction at any level, the P-Shot may help improve sexual performance in various ways. And in this post, we’ll explore the top 12 benefits men can experience after undergoing the treatment.

First, though, let’s take a quick look at how the P-Shot is prepared. 

How is the P-Shot Prepared?

To prepare the P-Shot, a treatment provider takes a sample of blood (usually from the arm) and places it into a centrifuge. This machine rotates the blood sample at high speeds to separate the red blood cells from the platelet-rich plasma.

Platelet-rich plasma contains strong growth factors with powerful regenerative capabilities. After being removed from the centrifuge, the plasma is injected into multiple areas of the penis.

12 P-Shot Benefits

1. The P-Shot Treatment is Fast

If you’re busy most days, one of your first questions about the P-Shot may be “how long does it take?”. That’s understandable — you have so much to fit into an average day, the prospect of fitting the P-Shot into your packed schedule could make you anxious.

Fortunately, the P-Shot treatment is quick: it only takes around 30 minutes in most cases, though that can vary.

2. Minimal Downtime

A common concern before any treatment is usually the recovery time. How long will you need to spend recuperating before you can get back to your routine?

The good news is that the P-Shot treatment requires minimal downtime. In most cases, you should be able to carry on with the rest of your day and get intimate with your partner later on (unless told otherwise).

3. Improved Penile Blood Flow

The P-Shot treatment stimulates and improves blood flow to the penis, which is crucial for achieving and maintaining an erection. This is particularly beneficial for men whose erectile issues are caused by blood struggling to pass through vessels unrestricted.

4. Increased Sensitivity

The platelet-rich plasma injected into the skin releases growth factors that improve circulation and cellular regeneration, which can make penile tissues more sensitive.

That means men may experience heightened sexual stimulation during foreplay and intercourse.

5. Erections are Stronger

Men experiencing difficulties in the bedroom may still be able to achieve an erection, but find that it never becomes as hard as they would like. If the penis remains too soft, intercourse may be uncomfortable or impossible.

Fortunately, the P-Shot treatment can make erections stronger and more satisfying for you and your partner.

6. Enhanced Stamina

Sexual stamina can become weaker with age. Maintaining an erection for long periods may be more difficult than it used to be, and intercourse might not last as long as you would like it to.

However, the P-Shot treatment can boost sexual stamina and allow men to enjoy being intimate for longer.

7. The P-Shot Uses Your Own Blood Only

For any man who has tried medication for erectile dysfunction, one of the P-Shot’s most appealing factors may be that it only uses your own blood. You don’t need to worry about what ingredients are in pills or creams — instead, the treatment revolves around platelet-rich plasma drawn from your own bloodstream.

You can rest assured that your body is helping itself overcome erectile dysfunction by improving its own blood flow. That should provide you with valuable peace of mind if you’re concerned about trying treatments that may involve chemicals or other foreign substances.

8. Save Money on Alternative Treatments and Medications

There are various products and treatments for erectile dysfunction on the market. Some can be particularly expensive, especially if you need to keep taking a certain number of tablets each day for months and years to come.

However, the P-Shot treatment can create remarkable results with just a single treatment. And the benefits can last for a year or more.

You won’t have to keep topping up your supply of medication or paying expensive delivery fees for supplements. Instead, you can achieve real results with a cost-effective P-Shot treatment.

9. Reduced Risk of Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation can be frustrating for both partners during intercourse. It’s generally not a problem if it happens only occasionally, but it can have a serious impact on sexual relationships if you almost always ejaculate after just a minute or two.

According to Mayo Clinic, premature ejaculation may be caused by a number of factors, such as:

• Anxiety about sexual performance
• A hormone imbalance
• Prostate or urethra swelling or infection
• Feelings of guilt during intercourse

However, in some cases, the P-Shot treatment can help prevent premature ejaculation by making erections stronger.

10. More Self-Confidence in the Bedroom

If you’re experiencing erectile dysfunction, you may have less self-confidence before and during intercourse than you would like. In fact, the fear of failing to achieve and maintain an erection can make you avoid sex altogether.

However, the P-Shot treatment can improve your sexual self-confidence and remove anxiety related to erectile difficulties.

11. Enjoy More Fulfilling Intercourse with Your Partner

The P-Shot treatment can help you enjoy stronger, more sensitive erections that last longer. Not only will you be able to find sex more fulfilling, but your partner will too.

Intercourse should be more exciting for you both when performance-related concerns are removed from the situation, and you can focus on enjoying one another’s bodies instead.

12. Increase in Penis Length and Girth

Some men have reported an increase in penile length and girth after their P-Shot treatment. That’s not guaranteed, but there is a possibility that the increased blood flow and cellular regeneration prompted by the P-Shot could create visible changes in your penis’s size.

Book Your P-Shot Consultation in Toronto and GTA

If you believe you could benefit from the P-Shot treatment, Astra Medicare’s expert team is ready to help.

We provide P-Shot injections at our Brampton medical clinic, with an in-depth consultation beforehand to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

To book your consultation, get in touch with Astra Medicare now.

Hair loss is a common issue affecting people all over the world. For example, research shows that more than 36% of Canadian men experience hair loss of some form or another in their lifetime.

Various treatments for hair loss are available, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is one of the most innovative. Keep reading to discover why it could be the ultimate solution.

What is PRP therapy?

PRP therapy is a form of treatment that uses your own blood, or specifically the plasma within the blood. One of the most well-known forms of PRP therapy is the “vampire facial”, which can increase collagen production and cultivate smoother, younger-looking skin.

How does PRP therapy work?

PRP therapy treatment begins with taking a blood sample from one part of the body (often the arm), then inserting it into a centrifuge. This machine spins the sample at incredibly high speeds to separate the platelet-rich plasma from red blood cells.

Platelets are tiny cells within the bloodstream. Whenever you cut your skin, platelets bind together to fix damaged vessels and form blood clots to stop you from bleeding.

Once the plasma is separated, it is placed in a needle and injected into a specific area — in this case, the scalp. The plasma releases powerful growth factors that can increase the number of cells performing skin repairs at the injection site.

How does PRP help treat hair loss?

Injecting platelet-rich plasma into the scalp can boost circulation and encourage a better supply of blood to the affected follicles. That may promote more active growth and leave hair looking thicker.

Hair loss can affect different areas of the scalp depending on the cause. Common hair-loss sites include the crown and the hairline.

Regardless of the factors causing hair loss, it’s crucial that you undergo a thorough consultation with a trained treatment provider before you try PRP therapy. They will be able to assess your scalp, discuss your hair loss, and explore how PRP therapy could restore hair growth. After the consultation, you will have a clearer idea of how the process works and what to expect.

What causes hair loss?

Hair loss can be caused by a number of factors. These include:

Family history

Sadly, men and women may inherit baldness. One of the most common types of hair loss is male- or female-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia), which causes gradual thinning across the scalp.

Pattern baldness often begins with a receding hairline, thinning at the crown, bald spots elsewhere, or a combination. This can be a particularly difficult form of hair loss to deal with, especially when it reaches its most extreme stages.

Hormonal fluctuations

Hormones can have a major impact on hair growth. Women may start to lose their hair following pregnancy and during menopause, as the female body undergoes significant hormonal fluctuations during both events. Hair loss related to menopause, for example, is caused by a drop in estrogen levels.

Medical conditions

Various medical conditions can lead to hair loss. Alopecia is a well-known condition that causes hair to fall out in patches on the scalp or other areas of the body. It occurs when the immune system sees hair follicles as a threat and mistakenly attacks them. According to the Canadian Dermatology Association, around 2% of the population experience alopecia in one form or another during their lifetime.

The extent of hair loss can vary from one type of alopecia to another. For example, alopecia totalis is a particularly severe form of alopecia that affects the entire scalp. Individuals living with alopecia totalis will develop complete baldness on top of their head. However, alopecia universalis extends beyond the scalp and can strip the entire body of all its hair.

Medications and treatments

Certain medications and treatments can trigger hair loss, such as those for heart problems, cancer, and high blood pressure. Hair may start to grow back after treatment ends, though that might not always be the case.

Extreme stress

Cortisol levels in the body increase when you feel stressed, and chronic cases can prompt cortisol to hinder hair growth. Such extreme stress could be caused by an illness, severe shock, or major physical injury. Stress-related hair loss is usually temporary.

Tight hairstyles

Repeatedly wearing hair in an extremely tight style, such as cornrows, can cause traction alopecia. These styles pull on the hair constantly, which leads to shedding in one or more areas.

What should you expect with your PRP for hair loss?

Whatever the cause of your hair loss, PRP therapy may be able to help promote new, stronger regrowth. You may feel daunted by the prospect of undergoing any type of treatment for hair loss, but PRP therapy involves only injecting your own blood back into your body (just in a different form).

Your pre-treatment consultation is a crucial opportunity to discuss your hair loss and what the treatment can do for you. If you have any concerns you want to address, the consultation is the perfect time.

The process is usually quite fast, and should take no more than one hour (though that can vary). You will need a series of PRP therapy sessions, typically spaced around one month or so apart, to achieve your hair growth goals.

As with almost any type of treatment for hair loss, PRP therapy carries a risk of potential side effects. These include:

• Infection
• Scar tissue
• Dizziness
• Irritation as the skin heals
• Blood vessel injuries

All potential side effects can be discussed during your consultation for your peace of mind. PRP for hair loss may not be right for you if you are currently taking blood thinners or smoke heavily (which can impair circulation).

Book your PRP for hair loss consultation at Astra Medicare

PRP for hair loss may be an effective way to restore hair growth on your scalp, using your own blood. At Astra Medicare, all PRP treatments are only performed by a Registered Nurse (RN) with access to the latest facilities.

To book your PRP for hair loss treatment, get in touch with Astra Medicare today.