Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A (2025)

Background: Chronic wounds are a major issue in women's health, and many of these wounds are the result of caesarean sections. The healing process of many different kinds of tissues makes extensive use of platelet-rich plasma.
Aim of study: To determine how autologous PRP affects pain perception and wound healing after a caesarean section in high-risk patients.
Methods: An interventional study was carried out in Azadi Teaching Hospital in Kirkuk, Iraq for a period between March 2024 and May 2025. It included 150 pregnant women who delivered by elective C/S and divided randomly into two groups: PRP group following fascia closure but before skin closure, 75 pregnant women got 4-5 ml of PRP injected into their veins and control group included 75 pregnant women who didn’t receive any topical treatment.
Results: Total REEDA scale demonstrated reduction in PRP group achieving a significant decrease (P= 0.001) unlike control group which remained constant. There was a statistically significant reduction in pain VAS scores between the pre- and post-treatment periods in both groups. The PRP group showed a considerable improvement in scar severity compared to the control group.
Conclusion: When applied to wounds, PRP speeds up the healing process significantly. Patients can rest assured that it is both cost-effective and safe because it is autologous, meaning it has healing properties without any side effects.