Vaginal Microbiome Test – Check Bacterial Balance & Intimate Health
Vaginal Microbiome Test – Check Bacterial Balance & Intimate Health

Vaginal Microbiome Test – Check Bacterial Balance & Intimate Health

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Dealing with uncomfortable symptoms like discharge, odour, itching or recurring infections? The Vaginal Microbiome Test provides a comprehensive analysis of bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the vaginal environment, which play a crucial role in reproductive and overall health. Using advanced shotgun metagenomic sequencing, the test examines a vaginal swab sample to detect a wide range of microbes simultaneously, including both beneficial organisms and those associated with infection or imbalance. In addition to identifying which microbes are present, the test now includes absolute abundance, offering insight into how much of each microbe is actually there, not just their proportion relative to others. This added quantitative context helps distinguish true microbial overgrowth or depletion from changes that may simply reflect shifts elsewhere in the microbiome.

✅ Analyses vaginal pH and good vs bad bacteria levels
✅ Ideal for recurring BV, thrush, irritation or odour

This test is only available for UK delivery.

Ordering for more than one person?
Please set the quantity to 1 per individual so that we can capture a complete medical history for each household member. You can keep adding multiple tests to the same basket as long as patients reside at the same address. For multiple tests for the same patient you only need to complete the patient form once.

Price

  • Lab Test Results Only - no support = £400

  • Lab Test Results & Personalised Written Report with Supplement List = £420

  • Lab Test Results & 30 Minute Zoom Call = £440

  • Lab Test Results & 30 Minute Zoom Call & Personalised Written Report with Supplement List = £460

£400.00
 
 

This test is suitable from age 18

Test turnaround time – approx 3 weeks.

The Vaginal Microbiome Shotgun Test analyses microbes in the vaginal environment linked to infections, fertility, & menopause concerns, providing insight into symptoms, recurrent infections, & potential health risks using advanced shotgun sequencing.

Tested Biomarkers:
Aerococcus christensenii
Atopobium vaginae
Bacteroides fragilis
Candida albicans
Candida glabrata
Candida parapsilosis
Candida tropicalis
Enterococcus faecalis
Escherichia coli
Fannyhessea vaginae
Finegoldia magna
Gardnerella piotii
Gardnerella vaginalis
Hoylesella buccalis
Hoylesella timonensis
Lactobacillus crispatus
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus iners
Lactobacillus jensenii
Megasphaera Type 1
Megasphaera Type 2
Mobiluncus
Mycoplasma hominis
Mycoplasma genitalium
Peptoniphilus sp. SAHP1
Porphyromonas asaccharolytica
Prevotella bivia
Prevotella corporis
Prevotella disiens
Staphylococcus agalactiae
Staphylococcus aureus
Trichomonas
Ureaplasma parvum
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Any microbes (bacteria, fungi and viruses) present in the vagina will be reported, which may include, but are not limited to those listed

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Read about urinary tract infections
Read about vaginal microbiome

Frequently asked question

If you do not select the Lab Result Only, in addition to your lab report we provide the following options which are INCLUDED in the package prices:

A) Follow up personalised written report produced by our clinical team highlighting dietary and lifestyle advice plus links to supplement protocols, specific doses and any further testing requirements. We use the patient information you provide us at checkout along with your results to compile personalised action points for you.

OR

B) Follow up 30-minute video call to discuss your results and answer any questions you have. Once the lab has completed your results you will be sent these via email with a link to book a time and day online. You will also then be given the option to upgrade your 30-minute call to a 45-minute call for an additional £30 if you wish. During the call your practitioner will explain the results in more detail and what they mean for you. After your call you are sent a personalised list of supplements & the dose your practitioner advises with links to purchase from our supplements store.

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C) Both Zoom call and written report with personalised next steps (Zoom call is first and written report follows).

You can take this test at any time during your monthly cycle but we recommend not taking the test during menstruation. The most useful time to take your sample is when you are experiencing any unwanted symptoms. It is appropriate for those assigned female at birth and over the age of 18.

Once ordered, you will receive your test kit via Royal Mail in 2–3 days. This is a self-test kit that can be done at home. Use the instructions included in the kit to test your vaginal pH using a pH strip and sample your microbiome using a swab. Follow the instructions for packaging your sample and registering your test online, and use the included prepaid envelope to return your sample by post.

The Vaginal Microbiome test provides a comprehensive assessment of vaginal health and can help identify microbial imbalances that may contribute to recurrent conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, or urinary tract infections (UTIs). Because shotgun sequencing detects all microbial DNA present, it offers a broad and unbiased overview of the vaginal ecosystem. This test is suitable at any stage of investigation or care, whether exploring new symptoms, persistent or recurrent issues, or monitoring changes over time. By assessing both the composition and balance of the microbiome—and including quantitative context—it supports clearer interpretation of whether microbes are present at healthy levels or may be contributing to symptoms. The test is particularly useful for: - Investigating symptoms such as itching, odour, irritation, or unusual discharge - Understanding recurrent or treatment-resistant infections - Supporting fertility and pregnancy planning - Managing menopause-related vaginal changes - Monitoring microbiome changes following treatment or intervention