VEI IV · Placenta

Checking the approved uses first:
placenta injections

Placenta injections deliver human placenta extract or human placenta hydrolysate by injection. The approved uses differ by ingredient and product: relief of menopausal symptoms in women, or improvement of liver function in people with chronic liver disease. At VEI Clinic, an internal medicine specialist reviews your symptoms and test results and gives the injection when one of these approved uses applies.

Approved Uses of Placenta Injections

Each placenta injection product has its own approved use. Products approved for menopausal symptoms are used for women with symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating, palpitations and difficulty falling asleep. Products approved for liver function are used for people with elevated liver enzyme levels due to chronic liver disease.

Many people seek these injections for skin whitening, fatigue relief or prevention of aging, but these are not approved uses and the evidence is insufficient. We start by asking why you are considering the injection.

Who It May Suit

For menopausal symptoms, we first check for conditions that can cause similar symptoms, such as thyroid disease or anemia. For elevated liver enzyme levels, treating the underlying disease comes first.

Women whose daily lives are affected by persistent hot flashes, sweating or difficulty falling asleep around menopause
People with elevated liver enzyme levels due to chronic liver disease who want to discuss treatment alongside their current care
Women who cannot have hormone therapy or feel hesitant about it and want to discuss other options

Precautions and Safety

Pain, swelling or itching at the injection site, fever or a rash can occur, and a severe allergic reaction such as shock is possible in rare cases. Because the ingredient comes from human placenta, the risk of transmitting infection cannot be ruled out completely despite safety steps in manufacturing. Tell us about any past reaction, and seek emergency care right away if you become short of breath or very dizzy after the injection.

Because the ingredients are derived from humans, receiving placenta injections restricts your eligibility to donate blood. Please tell us during your consultation if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or being treated for a hormone-related condition.

What to Expect

History: when symptoms began, menstrual changes, current medications and allergies
Tests: blood tests for female hormones, thyroid function and liver function if needed
Consultation: checking whether an approved use applies and deciding on the treatment interval and duration
Injection: a brief observation period afterward before you leave
Follow-up: reviewing symptoms and test results to decide whether to continue

The VEI Clinic Approach

An internal medicine specialist first reviews your symptoms and test results to see whether an approved use applies. If it does not, we advise against the injection. Hormone testing can also help us look into the cause of menopausal symptoms.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What benefits are placenta injections approved for?

Depending on the product, the approved uses in Korea are relief of menopausal symptoms in women or improvement of liver function in chronic liver disease. Skin whitening and fatigue relief are not approved uses.

Can I donate blood after a placenta injection?

Your eligibility to donate blood is restricted. This rule protects transfusion safety because the ingredients come from human placenta. Please tell us during your consultation if you plan to donate blood.

How often do I need an injection?

We set the interval within the approved dosing instructions for the product and adjust the duration based on changes in your symptoms. We do not shorten the interval in hopes of a stronger effect.

How much do placenta injections cost?

The cost depends on the product and the number of injections. We explain it after your consultation. You can also call us with questions.