Renew Her  ·  Women's Health  ·  Patient Education

By Dr Thys Heyns  ·  June 2026  ·  7 minute read

What patients actually want to know

A patient came in recently and said: "My friend had something done — she called it the O-Shot. She says it changed her life. But when I looked it up online I found ten different things and I don't know what's real."

It was a fair thing to say. The internet has done a poor job of explaining this treatment — partly because it gets marketed aggressively, partly because the naming is inconsistent, and partly because the honest clinical conversation about women's sexual and pelvic health has always been harder to have than it should be. So let us have it properly.

What the Renew Shot actually is

The Renew Shot is a PRP-based treatment — Platelet-Rich Plasma — applied to specific areas of the female pelvic anatomy to support tissue regeneration, sensitivity and function.

PRP is not a drug. It is prepared from your own blood. A small sample is drawn, placed in a centrifuge, and spun to concentrate the platelets. That concentrated plasma is then re-introduced into targeted tissue. The mechanism is regenerative rather than cosmetic — improving blood flow, nerve sensitivity, collagen production and cellular communication in an area that, in many women, has been quietly declining for years.

Why it is called the Renew Shot and not the O-Shot

The O-Shot is a trademarked name, owned and licensed by the Cellular Medicine Association (CMA) in the United States. Practitioners using that name are required to be CMA-certified and to follow their specific protocol. The Renew Shot describes the same category of treatment but is the name used at The T Clinic because it reflects our own protocols and sits within our brand language. The underlying science is the same.

What it is used for

Stress urinary incontinence. The leaking that happens when you cough, sneeze, jump or laugh. One of the most common complaints in women over 40 — and one of the least discussed. PRP applied to the urethral tissue may support improved tone and control.

Reduced sensitivity and libido. Hormonal changes, particularly through perimenopause and beyond, often reduce sensitivity, arousal and the capacity for pleasure. This is not a character failing. It is a physiological change — and one that responds to proper treatment in many cases.

Vaginal dryness and tissue changes. Reduced oestrogen leads to thinning and drying of vaginal tissue. PRP supports tissue regeneration and improved lubrication in ways that topical treatments alone sometimes cannot.

Recovery after childbirth. Tissue trauma from delivery — including changes to sensation and function — may respond to regenerative support.

What the process looks like

A Renew Shot consultation begins long before the treatment itself. The first step is a proper clinical assessment — your history, current medications, hormonal status, symptoms, and what you are hoping to address. In many cases the Renew Shot works best as part of a broader programme that may include HRT or pelvic floor work.

If you are a candidate, a topical anaesthetic is applied, blood is drawn, PRP is prepared, and the concentrated plasma is administered by Dr Thys using a fine needle. The procedure takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Most patients return to normal activity the same day. Results build over four to twelve weeks, with optimal outcomes typically at the three-month mark.

The honest position of The T Clinic

Women's pelvic health has been under-discussed and under-treated for too long. The Renew Shot is one tool in that care. For the right patient, after proper assessment, it can be a meaningful part of a programme that restores function, comfort and confidence. If you are curious, the starting point is a consultation. Bring your questions — we will work through them together.

REFRESH | RENEW | REBORN

Dr Thys Heyns MBChB (UFS) · HPCSA MP0428302
Medical Director, The T Clinic · Bryanston · Brooklyn · Groblersdal