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❶ Check your vaginal microbiome and STI’s

❷ Sample from the comfort of your home

❸ Rely on samples analyzed by a Swiss laboratory

❹ Receive your results online in 3 days

189 CHF

Why menstrual blood ?

We believe that leveraging the unique properties of menstrual blood is the next groundbreaking tool to advance women’s health.

Because menstrual blood is more than just blood! It contains endometrial tissue with viable cells, immune cells, nucleic acids, proteins (more than 300 unique proteins that are not found in peripheral blood), microorganisms from the vaginal microbiome…

Because during menstruation, there is a deeper communication between the uterus and the vagina, and a larger sample size of fluids and cells. This can increase the likelihood of detecting pathogens and improve the sensitivity of diagnostic tests for infections and other abnormalities.

Because menstrual blood is an unlimited biological resource ; a woman will experience ~450 cycles in her lifetime representing 24L of blood.

Because it’s a safe and non-invasive option for diagnostics – no needles needed !

Non-invasive use

Send with prepaid envelope

Receive your results on the app

Why should you get screened?

Vaginal infections and STIs can impact overall well-being and if left untreated, can lead to health complications like fertility and gynecological conditions.

Which pathogens are you testing for?

Gonorrhoea

Common STI, can impact reproductive organs.

Chlamydia

Common STI, can impact reproductive organs.

Trichomoniasis

One of the most common STIs worldwide.

Mycoplasma

Can impact reproductive organs.

Ureaplasma

Can cause inflammation of reproductive organs.

HPV

High-risk HPV types.

HSV-1/2

Can cause oral and genital herpes.

EBV, CMV, VZV

Viruses that can impact overall health.

Total bacterial flora

All bacteria present in your microbiome.

Lactobacillus

All beneficial bacteria.

Staphylococcus aureus

Common bacteria, can cause infections.

E.COLI

Common bacteria, can cause urinary infections.

Gardnerella vaginalis

Bacteria that can cause bacterial vaginosis.

Candida albicans

Yeast that can cause fungal infections.

Atopobium vaginae, Megasphaera phylotype, Prevotella, Mobiluncus, Candidatus lachnocurva vaginae

Bacteria that can impact vaginal health.

How does it works?

Step 1: Open your kit and place all items on a suitable surface:

  • Envelope 1: Contains the activation instructions.
  • Box 2: Contains the swab and its Instructions for Use (IFU).
  • Box 3: Contains the safety bag and prepaid return envelope.

 

Step 2: Open Envelope 1 and follow the activation instructions to register your kit in our App.

 

Step 3: Open Box 2 to remove the swab, and read the sampling instructions carefully:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly.
  • Get in a comfortable position (either sitting or standing).
  • Remove the swab from the tube by twisting the cap (do not touch the soft tip or lay the swab down. If the soft tip is touched, the swab is laid down, or the swab is dropped, use a new swab).
  • Hold the swab at the red breakpoint indicator mark, with the swab tip facing you (do not hold the swab shaft below the break point, nor by the cap).
  • Use your free hand to hold back the folds of the vagina and insert the swab tip into the vaginal opening.
  • Gently slide the swab into the vagina and stop when your fingers reach the vaginal opening. Rotate the swab for 10–15 seconds.
  • Withdraw the swab carefully, insert it back into the tube, and close the cap.

 

Step 4: Insert the tube into the safety bag found in Box 3. Place the safety bag into the prepaid return envelope and mail it on the day of collection.

 

CONGRATULATIONS ! You’re done ! We will send you email/notifications when your results are available.

 

Precautions for use:

A vaginal sample must not be self-collected during pregnancy or in the three months after giving birth, and if the patient has recently had a gynaecological operation, or in case of unusual bleeding or pelvic pains.

In the 3 days prior to self-collection of a vaginal sample, use of vaginal ovules, creams or washes, vaginal contraceptives or condoms should be avoided.

In the 2 days prior to self-collection of a vaginal sample, sexual intercourse and ultrasound scans or gynaecological examinations should be abstained from.

When can I expect results?

Once your sample is received, you can expect your results within 72hrs. We will send you a notification as soon as your results are ready for review in your Health dashboard.

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What’s coming next?

We are working very hard to integrate new services (teleconsultation, prescription and medication delivery) and widen the range of our diagnostics from biochemistry (minerals deficiencies, hormones, glycemia) to more serious gynecological conditions.

With the introduction of menstrual blood genomic profiling and AI, we aim to facilitate early detection, precise diagnoses, and personalized treatment options in a seamless way.

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