Vaginal Health Starts Here
Activate Your Test
Use your unique test ID code & activate your test online.
Collect Your Sample
Use the provided tube & collection swab to collect your sample.
Send Your Sample
Place the prepaid shipping box into an outgoing USPS mailbox. Receive your test results in 2-3 weeks.
Why Should You Take A Vaginal Microbiome Test?
A woman's body is constantly changing. A vaginal microbiome test is a diagnostic tool that allows you to analyze the composition of the bacteria and yeast in your vagina. This test detects imbalances in the vaginal microbiome, which can lead to a variety of issues such as recurrent vaginal infections, yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis and other discomforts.
The test involves using an easy vaginal swab to take a sample, which is then analyzed. By identifying imbalances in your vaginal microbiome, you can take steps to correct them and reduce your risk of vaginal infections and other complications. With this information, you can take a proactive approach to your health and make informed decisions about your treatment options.
Promote General Wellness
Uncover any deficiencies in your vaginal microbiome that can leave the body prone to pathogens that can cause recurrent infections, like UTIs, Candida overgrowth, bacterial vaginosis, and more.
Soothe Premenstrual Symptoms
Receive food and lifestyle recommendations that promote digestive health, support mental wellness, and nourish healthy vaginal flora.
Nurture A Healthy Pregnancy
Identify vaginal microbiome imbalances and address harmful bacteria associated with infertility and pregnancy complications.
Support Your Unborn Child's Health
Enhance your child's microbiome, boost their immune system, and reduce the risk of eczema development with a targeted probiotic recommendation.
Transition Comfortably Into Menopause
Combat itchiness, dryness, and malodors associated with hormonal changes caused by menopause by maintaining healthy pH levels.
Science-Backed Vaginal Microbiome Testing
Highest Accuracy Testing Kit
Utilizes our proprietary liquid buffer that holds the bacterial cells in stasis, resulting in a precise representation of the vaginal bacterial community.
16S RNA Sequencing
Provides a vaginal microbiome health report with bacteria description, health benefits/effects, associated imbalances/disease, risks and actionable insights.
Extensive Research
Our clinically studied and peer-reviewed vaginal probiotics have proven to reach the vaginal biome, correct imbalances, and provide health benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We can sequence over 125 bacteria species that are commonly found in the vaginal microbiome. Certain bacteria can be harmful and make an environment susceptible to pathogenic growth. However, these bacteria can also be beneficial, regulate your pH levels, and keep harmful bacteria, viruses, yeast infections, and other pathogens away. That’s why it’s so important to test your vagina microbiome. Please see the complete list of bacteria we test for here.
We specialize in bacteria. Bacteria are the most abundant microorganisms in the vaginal microbiome. They moderate the environment to manage yeast, fungi, and other pathogens naturally.
We highly recommend you seek a medical professional for STI or HPV diagnosis or treatment. The vaginal microbiome is the first line of defense against these infections in the woman’s body. Optimizing your vaginal flora is vital in preventative care and can be useful in conjunction with a doctor’s treatment to address recurring vaginal infections.
The Vaginal Health Test is not a diagnostic test. It pinpoints discrepancies in your vaginal microbiome, including if you have high levels of pathogenic bacteria. High levels of pathogens are associated with BV and UTIs. Your Personalized Vaginal Microbiome Report will tell you if you fall within a community state type that is associated with these imbalances. Learn more about bacterial vaginosis here.
No, we do not have a pH strip within the test. However, your targeted probiotic recommendation and food suggestions alongside understanding which bacteria are dominating your vaginal microbiota could help you balance your pH levels naturally.
It is best to check with your doctor. Pregnant women have performed vaginal microbiome testing with their physician’s consent.
1. Do not use if you are pregnant, or seek a request from a provider.
2. Consult your healthcare provider before you use if:
2a. Have recent pelvic pain
2b. Have pain with sexual intercourse
3. Immediately stop use if experiencing any pain during vaginal sample collection.
4. Do not place swab in buffer prior to vaginal sample collection.
Please refrain from taking an at-home vaginal microbiome test if you:
1. Are currently menstruating - Menstruation can alter the vaginal biome therefore for the most accurate representation, it is best to test 5-7 days before or after menstruation.
2. Used antibiotics in the past 48 hours - Antibiotics can destroy healthy flora and cause an inaccurate representation of your vaginal microbiome.
3. Had sexual intercourse in the past 24 hours. - Another person’s bodily fluids can alter your vaginal microbiota temporarily.
4. Applied vaginal lotions, topical creams, or emollients in the past 24 hours. - These can alter the bacteria in your vaginal microbiome.
A recommended probiotic will be suggested based on clinical support for specific strains addressing specific symptoms you’ve experienced and vaginal community state type (CST). Additionally, information will be provided regarding what types of foods/nutrients, as well as lifestyle factors, may be contributing to dysbiosis (leaky vagina) or vaginal health.
Probiotics are recommended based on Community State Type which is determined based on the vaginal biome analysis and presented symptoms.
One of the most pivotal elements of the Ombre Vaginal Health Test is learning which of the vaginal community state types (CSTs) represent your current microbial network. These insights can provide information about reproductive health, vaginal comfort, and other immune factors. Classification is based on the ratio of specific influential bacteria present in your vaginal sample. Learn more about vaginal CSTs here.
Ombre probiotics are formulated with vegetable cellulose capsule that is engineered to bypass stomach acids. The strains within your probiotic colonize the anorectal area. That is anatomically not too far from the vagina and is a risk for vaginal and urinary tract infections. That is why vaginal microbiome testing and probiotics are useful for recurring UTIs and other infections.
These strains of probiotics have been tested through oral administration. We feel this actually speaks more that the strains are delivered orally and have proven to colonize in the vaginal tract.