Prague Med. Rep. 2023, 124, 344-358

https://doi.org/10.14712/23362936.2023.27

Potential Mechanism of Platelet-rich Plasma Treatment on Testicular Problems Related to Diabetes Mellitus

Rista Dwi Hermilasari1, Dicky Moch Rizal2, Yohanes Widodo Wirohadidjojo3

1Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia
2Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
3Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Received April 14, 2023
Accepted November 15, 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a condition of continuously increased blood glucose levels that causes hyperglycemia. This condition can result in disorders of various organs including testicular problems. The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) which is contained in several growth factors shows its potential in overcoming testicular problems. This literature review study was conducted to identify the potential of PRP in overcoming various testicular problems due to diabetic conditions.

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