Lactobacilli
Your share of protective bacteria. A healthy microbiome is usually lactobacilli-dominant.
Vaginal Microbiome Test
Look beyond the standard female fertility investigations to examine the microbial environment that may play a role in conception and reproductive treatments. With our Vaginal Microbiome Test, you can understand your risk of vaginal infections like thrush or bacterial vaginosis (BV), fertility implications, and other gynae health complications using a non-invasive at-home tampon screen.
Choose your Plan
Recommended Add-on
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Sample collectionAt-home diagnostic tampon, pain-free
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ResultsOnline report available in 5–10 days
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LabsAccredited labs
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WHAT WE SCREEN FOR
For a better understanding of your sexual and vaginal health
Your vagina is home to billions of bacteria (some good, some bad). These make up your vaginal microbiome. When it doesn't contain enough good bacteria, you're at greater risk of vaginal dryness, fertility challenges, as well as infections like thrush and BV.
BV-associated bacteria
Anaerobes such as Gardnerella vaginalis and Prevotella, linked to bacterial vaginosis when overgrown.
Candida
Yeast linked to thrush, so you can see whether it is present.
Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
Our at-home test kit screens for the following microorganisms:
Lactobacillus spp.
Gardnerella vaginalis
Prevotella spp.
Candida spp.
Mycoplasma hominis
Ureaplasma spp.
This test does not include STI or HPV screening.
WHEN TO TEST
When to consider a Vaginal Microbiome Test.
Planning a pregnancy
Planning a pregnancy and seeking a more comprehensive understanding of reproductive health.
Preparing for IVF or IUI where additional vaginal health assessment may be appropriate.
Actively trying to conceive
Experiencing unexplained delays in conception and exploring potential contributing factors.
Investigating recurrent implantation failure or pregnancy loss with guidance from a fertility specialist.
Feeling symptoms
Experiencing recurrent vaginal infections, including bacterial vaginosis (BV) or thrush.
Noticing changes in vaginal health, such as unusual discharge, odour, irritation or discomfort.
How it works
As easy as using a tampon.
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Order your kit
Your kit arrives discreetly packaged, with everything you need inside.
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Collect at home
Insert the diagnostic tampon, wear it for 20 minutes, then seal it in the sterile pouch.
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Send to the Lab
Return your sample in the return box to an accredited partner lab.
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Results in 5–10 days
View your personalised, easy to understand report online, with actionable next steps.
FOR COUPLES
Two partners, one microbiome picture
Pair your test with the Sapyen Semen Microbiome Test, so both partners' microbiomes are screened at home. Share both reports with your clinic in one conversation.
FOR FEMALE PARTNER
FOR MALE PARTNER
Still have questions?
The things most people want to know first.
A molecular test that uses a diagnostic tampon to screen your vaginal microbiome for bacterial and fungal imbalances that can affect conception, fertility treatment and vaginal health.
It checks your share of protective Lactobacillus spp, along with Gardnerella vaginalis and Prevotella spp. (linked to BV), Candida spp. (linked to thrush), and Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma spp. It doesn’t screen for STIs or HPV.
Anyone planning a pregnancy, trying to conceive, preparing for IVF or IUI, or dealing with recurrent BV, thrush, implantation failure or pregnancy loss. It also suits anyone who has noticed changes in discharge, odour or comfort.
No. Like all Sapyen tests, you can order directly online without a referral.
Using the kit at home is super easy — you just need to insert the provided tampon, wear it for at least 20 minutes (and up to 8 hours), and then put it in the pouches you have received in the kit, and ship it back to us in the same box you received initially. We’ve prepared detailed video instructions which you’ll see after completing the test activation questionnaire in your account.
Within 5-10 days of your sample reaching the lab, through your secure Sapyen account. You’ll get a plain-English summary alongside the full report.
Your report flags the specific organisms identified and their levels. You and your doctor can then discuss targeted treatment, typically a course of antibiotics or antifungals, and whether your partner should also be tested.
Results are issued by accredited labs using validated qPCR, so you can share them with your GP, gynaecologist or fertility specialist. Your doctor may confirm findings with their own test before treating.
Results are issued by accredited labs using validated qPCR, so you can share them with your GP, gynaecologist or fertility specialist. Your doctor may confirm findings with their own test before treating.
Yes. Add the Sapyen Semen Microbiome Test for your partner and get both microbiomes screened at home for $549. You’ll have both reports to share with your clinic in one conversation
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