In brief
What it is
The vaginal microbiome is usually dominated by lactobacilli, which maintain an acidic environment — a natural defence against unwanted microorganisms.
The balance changes naturally, for example with age and hormones, and it is an active field of research.
The BugSpeaks vaginal test is now available in Bulgaria too: 34 traits in 7 sections, from the balance of lactobacilli to pregnancy and menopause. See below what its report shows.
Sample from the vaginal environment
Why it matters
What it affects
Protective environment
Lactobacilli maintain an acidic environment that keeps unwanted microorganisms in check.
pH balance
Acidity is a key indicator of the state of the environment.
Hormones and age
The composition of the vaginal microbiome changes with age and hormones, for example during the menstrual cycle.
The test
What the report shows
An analysis of the microbes in a vaginal swab: 34 traits in 7 sections, from the balance of lactobacilli and common complaints to menopause, plus the expected pH based on the balance of your bacteria and resistance genes to 26 antibiotics.
€360
View the test- 34 traits in 7 sections, compared with healthy women, with separate references before and after menopause
- The balance of lactobacilli and the five common shifts: bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, aerobic vaginitis, the bacteria around the urinary tract and cytolytic vaginosis
- Fertility, PCOS, endometriosis and five pregnancy traits
- Whether the DNA of 9 sexually transmitted infections shows up in the sample and how strong the lactobacilli's defence against them is
- Menopause and the genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Diversity, five kingdoms and the expected pH based on the balance of your bacteria
- Lactic acid and the three amines linked with odour
- Gut bacteria in the vaginal sample
- Resistance genes to 26 antibiotics
- Probiotics, 24 foods and a handbook for you and your gynaecologist
Questions and answers
