How Much Does the O-Shot Cost?
Why costs vary
The average cost of the O-Shot is $1,425, but the price can range from $500 to as much as $2,000, according to 70 patient reviews on RealSelf.
The O-Shot treatment, also known as the Orgasm Shot, uses a patient’s own blood-derived platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to stimulate the growth of new cells and promote blood flow to the vaginal walls and clitoris, with the aim of improving sexual and vaginal wellness. Some also find that the shot helps reduce urinary incontinence.
The O-Shot is an elective, nonsurgical procedure that’s not considered medically necessary, so it is not covered by insurance. Most providers accept financing or offer monthly payment plans to make the cost more manageable.
Here, we break down the factors that can affect O-Shot prices and whether real patients think their results were worth the money.
Is the O-Shot worth the money?
The O-Shot procedure has an 88% Worth It Rating, so a majority of reviewers on RealSelf think their results were worth the investment.
Those who felt the O-Shot was “Worth It” reported stronger orgasms and an improvement in sensitivity during intercourse, with one reviewer saying “the results have been amazing,” and that “it has made a huge difference in my quality of life.”
Among the reviewers who rated this no-downtime procedure “Not Worth It,” the main complaints were that the treatment didn’t produce noticeable results and that the shot was painful—even after numbing cream and local anesthetic had been applied.
An O-Shot is also not the best treatment option for specific sexual dysfunctions like dyspareunia (painful intercourse), since it won't make a major difference.
We’d be remiss not to mention that the supposed benefits of the O-Shot, including improvements in urinary stress incontinence, vaginal dryness/natural lubrication, vaginal tightening (via collagen stimulation), and increased G–Spot sensitivity are hotly debated in medical circles.
Dr. Jen Gunter, an OB-GYN and author of The Menopause Manifesto, is an outspoken critic of the O-Shot. She questions the legitimacy of the procedure, the studies backing it, and the doctor who invented and patented the procedure, Dr. Charles Runels. She goes so far as to call the O-Shot “untested” and “a scam” and warns that it’s not without complications.
Ultimately, only you and an experienced provider who offers a range of treatments for sexual health can determine whether the O-Shot is the best option to address your concerns.
What affects the cost of the O-Shot?
These are the biggest factors that impact the price you'll pay for an O-Shot.
1) Your provider’s location.
Providers in major cities like New York City or Los Angeles will often charge more than providers in other parts of the country, simply because they have higher overhead.
However, prices can vary by practice within different areas of the city, so it can be worthwhile to compare cost quotes from more than one qualified provider.
Also note that if you live in a less populated area, it’s not guaranteed that you’ll pay less. The O-Shot is a trademarked procedure, and, technically, only certified providers can perform it. If there are only a few doctors offering this procedure and a high demand for their services, they won’t have to offer competitive pricing in order to draw in new patients.
2) Your provider’s level of expertise.
Depending on individual state regulations, physicians (from all specialties), nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can train to perform this treatment.
A physician with decades of experience will be able to charge more than one who’s just beginning their career, but it may be worth paying for that experience: a seasoned OB-GYN who specializes in sexual health may be better able to diagnose the underlying causes of your concerns and recommend the best treatment plan, which may or may not include the O-Shot.
3) The equipment used to process and prepare your blood.
After a routine blood draw, the blood is spun down in a centrifuge to separate out the PRP, which is loaded with regenerative growth factors (shown to enhance wound healing, skin quality, and hair growth, when used appropriately).
The plasma is then collected in special vials before being transferred into syringes. It’s then injected into the clitoris and vaginal walls, with the goal of improving vaginal and clitoral stimulation for increased sexual arousal, better vaginal lubrication, and more frequent orgasms for an improved sex life.
Providers prefer different types of centrifuges and PRP kits, some of which are more expensive than others. The cost of the medical equipment used to process and prepare your blood can influence the total price of your O-Shot procedure.
4) Whether you combine this procedure with others.
This procedure can work well on its own, but many patients decide to use it in combination with other treatments for vaginal rejuvenation, beyond improved sexual wellness.
For example, you may want to also try a procedure like ThermiVa, which improves elasticity and firmness in the vaginal area.
While some doctors may offer vaginal rejuvenation packages that include multiple treatment options, any add-on procedures will raise your total cost.
5) How many injections you have.
Dr. Michael Goodman, a board-certified OB-GYN in Davis, California, says that upwards of 70% of women experience good results from a single injection (usually within three months time), but that’s not the case for everyone.
If your results aren’t what you expected 6–8 weeks after the first round, you may benefit from another treatment, which will add to your total cost.
Also remember that results aren’t permanent. The O-Shot lasts about 12 to 18 months, and you’ll need future sessions to retain the benefits over time.
6) Any specials or discounts.
Some providers offer seasonal specials or discounts on O-Shot treatments. Be sure to sign up for your preferred providers’ email lists and follow their social media pages to stay up to date on any offerings.
It’s also possible to find discounted rates for this procedure on coupon websites, but be wary when taking this route. Only dues-paying members of the Cellular Medicine Association are allowed to use the term O-Shot in their marketing, though technically any practitioner trained in the injection technique can use PRP.
Do your research on any provider offering the O-Shot on a coupon site, reading their patient reviews and noting their credentials. An inexperienced physician is more likely to leave you with unfavorable side effects and unsatisfactory results.