* when offspring are produced from a single parent, it is called asexual reproduction * the offspring are identical to the parent! By cell division, one cell divides to become two. This process is used by some organisms, such as protozoans, to reproduce.
1 Proletherapy treatments typically start at $150 but can cost more than $500 per session, depending on the area being treated and the number of injections required.2  At Montana Integrative Medicine in Bozeman, MT, prolotherapy treatments generally cost $175-$325. The injection is considered mild to moderately painful, and may be sore for 3-7 days afterwards. 2  Patients are encouraged to moderate their activities for 24 hours following each session, after which they can return to normal activities.
Compared to other biologic therapies, Prolia has a relatively moderate price. It's wholesale cost is $825 per injection or $1,650 per year. The drug will be available as early as next week. WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD on June 02, 2010.