If you experience unexpected leaks when you laugh, sneeze, or exercise, you're dealing with a very common condition known as stress urinary incontinence. At Metro Health and Wellness LLC, we understand how much this can impact your daily confidence and quality of life.
Led by Dr. Kirstie Cunningham, MD, FACOG, NCMP, our team provides compassionate, specialized care to help women regain control. With convenient offices in Marietta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee, we offer advanced women's health solutions designed to help you feel like yourself again.
One of our most requested treatments for this concern is the O-Shot. This innovative procedure offers non-surgical relief for stress incontinence by utilizing your body's own natural healing mechanisms.
The O-Shot® harnesses the regenerative power of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to naturally rebuild and strengthen the tissues that support your bladder and urethra. By isolating growth factors from your own blood, this treatment stimulates cellular repair and improves localized blood flow.
To understand how this works, we look at the science behind PRP/vampire procedures. During your appointment, we draw a small amount of your blood and place it in a centrifuge. This machine spins the blood to separate and concentrate the platelets, which are rich in natural growth factors. When we inject this highly concentrated platelet-rich plasma into the specific vaginal tissues near the urethra, it triggers a localized healing response.
Your body begins to regenerate healthy collagen and elastin, which are the building blocks of strong, supportive tissue. This process naturally reinforces the urethral sphincter, helping to prevent the accidental leaks associated with physical movement or pressure.
The Cellular Medicine Association (2026) reports that a newly published randomized controlled trial in Obstetrics & Gynecology (the "Green Journal"), one of the most widely cited journals in women's health, found that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections into the anterior vaginal wall can improve sexual function in women.
Choosing a non-surgical treatment like the O-Shot® allows you to address bladder leaks without the risks, incisions, or long recovery times associated with traditional surgical mesh or slings. It is a quick, in-office procedure that lets you return to your normal daily activities almost immediately.
Many women hesitate to seek help for bladder leaks because they want to avoid invasive surgeries. The O-Shot® provides a highly effective alternative that requires no general anesthesia and causes minimal discomfort. Because the treatment uses your own blood, there's virtually no risk of an allergic reaction or rejection.
Over the weeks following your session, the treated tissues gradually strengthen. You'll notice a significant reduction in leaks when coughing, exercising, or laughing. It's a simple, natural way to restore your physical comfort and peace of mind.
A study published in Scientific Reports (2021) reports that autologous platelet-rich plasma (A-PRP) is effective in relieving symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) at both 1 month and 6 months post-treatment, with no significant adverse reactions reported.
You don't have to let bladder leaks control your daily routine or limit your active lifestyle. If you're ready to explore non-surgical relief for stress incontinence, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Cunningham at Metro Health and Wellness LLC today to find out if the O-Shot® is the right choice for your wellness journey.
