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Daye Vaginal Health Bundle
pGive your vagina some TLC with our At-Home Vaginal Microbiome Screening kit and ProViotics bundle./ppDiscover your unique vaginal ecosystem with our at-home screening, then nourish it with ProViotics—your vagina's new best friends. Science-backed self-care, delivered right to your door./p
Non-invasive tampon sample
Backed by science
Virtual expert care
h1Your gynae health, deciphered/h1
pspan class="body-md-bold"Detect levels of bacteria that can disrupt the vaginal flora/span/p
pspan class="body-md-bold"Discover your levels of/span/ppspan class="body-md-bold" protective lactobacilli /span/ppspan class="body-md-bold" bacteria/span/p
pspan class="body-md-bold"Learn about your vaginal microbiome's role in reproductive health/span/p
pspan class="body-md-bold"Support your fertility journey with a balanced microbiome/span/p
Learn more from our founder
h2span class="heading-2"Tampons do it better/span/h2p/ppspan class="tick-list"Tampons take better, more comprehensive samples than a standard swab/span/ppspan class="tick-list"They allow for comfortable, at-home testing/span/ppspan class="tick-list"Forget the pain of fumbling with a pokey swab/span/ppspan class="tick-list"Complete with an applicator designed for pain-free and smooth insertion/span/p
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h2span class="heading-2"How does the screening work?/span/h2
STEP 1
pspan class="body-md-bold"Get a kit delivered to your door/span/p
STEP 2
pspan class="body-md-bold"Activate your kit online by answering our medical questionnaire/span/p
STEP 3
pspan class="body-md-bold"Collect and ship back the tampon sample to our partner lab/span/p
STEP 4
pspan class="body-md-bold"Get easy to understand results online/span/p
STEP 5
pspan class="body-md-bold"Connect to vetted experts online/span/p
Not just results. Get personalised care and treatments, too.
Getting screened with us means never meeting dead-end results. We offer specialist aftercare, tailored to you.Request treatment for common vaginal infections like thrush and BV
Easily schedule virtual & real-life appointments with vetted specialists
Get personalised lifestyle hacks based on your results to boost your health
You can always get a PDF copy of your results to share with your doctor
See our Founder’s results!
Wondering what we test for, and what results look like? Enter your email below and Valentina, our Founder, will send you her screening report.
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Get a 360° look at your vaginal flora
lactobacilli
Yeast-like fungi
anaerobic bacteria
Mycoplasma & ureaplasma
Got an infection that keeps coming back?
Mainstream treatments for BV and thrush put women at a high risk of recurrent infections. Lactobacilli work by strengthening the vaginal microbiome so it can fight infections all by itself.Bacterial vaginosis and thrush are common causes of unusual vaginal discharge.
Own your fertility journey.
A healthy microbiome is vital for successful fertilisation, implantation, and embryo development, as it reduces antisperm immunity that attacks sperm.A healthy microbiome is vital for successful fertilisation, implantation, and embryo development, as it reduces antisperm immunity that attacks sperm.
h2span class="heading-2"Who is the screening for and how often should you do it?/span/h2
If you have recurring infections
pspan class="body-md"Screen 2-4 times per year to check your levels of beneficial and potentially disruptive bacteria naturally present in the vagina./span/p
Looking to conceive soon or currently pregnant?
pspan class="body-md"The vaginal microbiome plays a role in reproductive function and disruptions can impact fertility. /span/p
Preparing for IVF?
pspan class="body-md"A balanced microbiome helps maintain a healthy vaginal environment and may improve IVF outcomes by reducing inflammation and infection risk during implantation./span/p
Experiencing (peri) menopause?
pspan class="body-md"Hormonal changes can affect your vaginal microbiome, influencing vaginal comfort and wellness. /span/p
pspan class="body-lg-bold"Your de-identified data will be used to advance gynae care/span/pp/ppYour medical data will be de-identified and double-encrypted. That means no one at Daye, nor any of our partners will ever be able to link your results to you personally. Your de-identified data will be shared pro-bono with research institutions for one purpose only: strongto advance gynaecological health and bridge the gender gap in medical research./strong/p
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Read all of our FAQs.
- pThink of it as the immune system to your reproductive tract. It contains good bacteria (lactobacilli) and disruptive microorganisms (yeasts, viruses). A healthy vaginal microbiome is one where the good bacteria keep the disruptive ones in check, preventing them from growing out of control and causing an infection. A balanced microbiome has been linked to a lower risk of vaginal infections, STIs, and reproductive difficulties. Understanding your vaginal microbiome composition can help you better understand and support your vaginal health journey./p
- pThe tampon offers a non-invasive, familiar method of obtaining a testing sample that makes the screening experience at home more comfortable and accessible. Further, tampons collect a comprehensive sample from the entirety of the vaginal canal, allowing for more detailed microbiome insights, compared to traditional methods like swabs. The applicator enables smooth insertion in the vagina, and it also helps maintain sample quality during collection./p
- pThere are several studies that show the correlation between having a healthy vaginal microbiome and a a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33898328/#:~:text=Bacterial%20vaginosis%20(BV)%20is%20characterized,women%20of%20reproductive%20age%20globally" rel="noopener noreferrer"lower risk of getting vaginal infections/a like thrush and BV, a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1002478" rel="noopener noreferrer"a lower risk of contracting STIs/a, a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-93318-1" rel="noopener noreferrer"improved fertility/a and a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5581228/" rel="noopener noreferrer"lower risks of miscarriage and pre-term birth/a, and a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28278350/" rel="noopener noreferrer"a lower risk of developing gynaecological cancers/a. You can find more study references at the bottom of the vaginal microbiome screening page, as well as in your test results./p
- pWe will analyze your microbiome for lactobacilli (the good, protective bacteria that support vaginal health), emGardnerella vaginalis/em and emPrevotella/em (anaerobic bacteria, linked to bacterial vaginosis), emCandida/em (a yeast, linked to yeast infemection), Mycoplasm/ema emhominis and Ureaplas/emma paemrvum and ur/emealyticum./p
- pWhile our screening provides detailed insights into your vaginal microbiome composition, it is not diagnostic. We offer consultations with expert coaches to help interpret your results, PDF reports you can share with healthcare providers and personalized health insights and recommendations. Please note that STI testing and HPV testing are not available in the US./p
- pAfter your sample reaches our lab, it will be analyzed within 5–10 days. You will receive an email notification when your results are ready for review, or if there was an issue with your sample./p
- pAfter you receive your results, you will be able to book a one-on-one consultations with vetted health coaches and access evidence-based lifestyle recommendations to optimize vaginal health. You'll gain insights into how daily choices like contraception and intimate products affect your microbiome./p
- pWe use a testing method called qPCR that's more advanced than traditional lab tests. Instead of having a technician look at samples under a microscope, qPCR automatically measures the exact amounts of different bacteria in your vaginal microbiome. This means we can tell precisely how much of each type of bacteria is present—for instance, whether specific bacteria make up just 1% or 40% of your microbiome. Research shows this automated approach is more reliable than older testing methods because it removes human error and provides more detailed results./p
- pWe use certified labs in both the UK and US to test samples and process your results. Our UK partner labs are UKAS and CQC certified, while our US labs are CLIA and CAP certified. We also use CE-marked PCR panels. These certifications ensure our testing meets high quality standards./p
- pIn order to take a sample at least 5 days must have passed since your last period ended. There are a few other requirements: no antibiotics or antifungals in the last 30 days, no douching, penetrative vaginal sex, and vaginally applied meds or creams in the 24 hours before. That will ensure your microbiome is in a stable state and that your results are representative of your usual vaginal environment./p
- pUsing 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./p
- pMicrobiome Testing offers insights into your vaginal health that could help inform your reproductive, menopause or intimate wellness journey. The test measures the balance of beneficial and other bacteria in your vaginal microbiome, which can be valuable if you're interested in understanding your body's natural ecosystem or optimizing your vaginal health./ppWhile this screening isn't routinely offered in standard clinics, it uses advanced technology to give you a detailed picture of your microbiome composition. This knowledge can empower you to make informed lifestyle choices and have more productive conversations with health professionals about your wellness goals./ppIf you're specifically concerned about acute symptoms or infections, we recommend visiting your healthcare provider for evaluation. They can advise whether additional testing would be beneficial for your individual situation./p
- pYour kit stays valid for 6 months from purchase date, giving you plenty of time to test when it feels right for you. You can keep the kit at room temperature until then - no special storage needed./ppWhen you are ready to test, just remember these two simple steps:/polliActivate your kit in your account on the day you're taking your sample/liliFollow the packing instructions and send your sample back to us in the original box - we've already put the prepaid return label on it/li/olpHave any questions? Our team at a href="mailto:hello@yourdaye.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"hello@yourdaye.com/a is always here to help!/p
- pWe recommend avoiding the use of the tampon for vaginal diagnostics for a period of six weeks following vaginal birth. This allows ample time for the body to heal and reduces the risk of potential complications. Please consult with your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your individual situation./p
- pIn addition to the postpartum period, we advise against using the tampon if you have any open wounds, sores, or other vaginal irritations. It is essential to prioritize your comfort and well-being, and if you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider./p
- pIf you experience any discomfort, unusual symptoms, or adverse reactions while using the tampon for vaginal diagnostics, we recommend removing it immediately and consulting with your healthcare provider. Your health and safety are our utmost priority, and it is essential to address any concerns promptly./p
- pNo, our coaches cannot diagnose conditions or prescribe medications. While they can help interpret your screening results and provide guidance on vaginal health, you'll need to consult a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions./p
Relevant Research
Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis on self-collected vaginal tampon specimens
2002 • P D J Sturm, P Moodley, G Nzimande
pstrongResults of the tampon and vaginal smears showed excellent agreement for both observers/strong (Spearman >0.80). The overall sensitivity and specificity were 91.7% (95% CI: 81.6-96.5) and 79.3% (95% CI: 67.2-87.8), respectively, using the Amsel criteria as reference standard. The tampon provides a specimen for the combined diagnosis of non-ulcerative STIs and BV./p
A Self-Administered Technique for the Detection of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Remote Communities
1997 • Sepehr N. Tabrizi, Barbara Paterson, Christopher K. Fairley, Francis J. Bowden, Suzanne M. Garland
pstrongThe detection of each organism was significantly greater by PCR in tampon-collected samples/strong than by routine conventional methods (P < .01)./p
Pilot study of the utility and acceptability of tampon sampling for the diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis infections by duplex realtime polymerase chain reaction in United Kingdom sex workers
2010 • P T Kimmitt, S N Tabrizi, M Crosatti, S M Garland Frcpa, P C Schober, K Rajakumar, C A Chapman
pBesides near-universal acceptability of tampon sampling, the tampon sampling–PCR approach described in this study appeared to have strongenhanced sensitivity compared with conventional testing/strong./p
Vaginal microbiome and sexually transmitted infections: an epidemiologic perspective
2011 • Rebecca M. Brotman
pVaginal bacterial communities are thought to help prevent sexually transmitted infections. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common clinical syndrome in which the protective lactic acid-producing bacteria (mainly species of the Lactobacillus genus) are supplanted by a diverse array of anaerobic bacteria. Epidemiologically, BV has been shown to be an independent risk factor for adverse outcomes including pre-term birth, development of pelvic inflammatory disease, and acquisition of sexually transmitted infections. strongLongitudinal studies of the vaginal microbiome using molecular techniques such as 16S ribosomal DNA analysis may lead to interventions that shift the vaginal microbiota toward more protective states./strong/p
The Vaginal Microenvironment: The Physiologic Role of Lactobacilli
2018 • Emmanuel Amabebe, Dilly O. C. Anumba
pLactobacilli and their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory products along with components of the epithelial mucosal barrier strongprovide an effective first-line defence against invading pathogens/strong including bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis-associated bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. An optimal host-microbial interaction is required for the maintenance of eubiosis and vaginal health./p
The role of Escherichia coli in reproductive health
2017 • P Cools
pstrongVaginal dysbiosis has been associated with increased susceptibility to and transmission/strong of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, pre-term birth and maternal and neonatal infections./p
Pregnancy's Stronghold on the Vaginal Microbiome
2014 • Marina R. S. Walther-António, Patricio Jeraldo, Margret E. Berg Miller, Carl J. Yeoman, Karen E. Nelson, Brenda A. Wilson, Bryan A. White, Nicholas Chia, Douglas J. Creedon
pOur analyses indicate normal pregnancy is characterised by a microbiome that has low diversity and high stability. While Lactobacillus species strongly dominate the vaginal environment during pregnancy across the two studied ethnicities, observed differences between the longitudinal dynamics of the analysed populations may contribute to divergent risk for pregnancy complications.strong This helps establish a baseline for investigating the role of the microbiome in complications of pregnancy such as pre-term labour and pre-term delivery./strong/p
The vaginal microbiome as a tool to predict IVF success
2020 • Sam Schoenmakers, Joop Laven
pThe vaginal composition prior to the start of hormonal treatment for ART seems to be strongpredictive of in vitro fertilization/strong/in vitro fertilization-intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/IVF-ICSI) outcome, with mainly a highly negative predictive value./p
Early pregnancy vaginal microbiome trends and pre-term birth
2017 • Molly J. Stout, Yanjiao Zhou, Kristine M. Wylie, Phillip I. Tarr, George A. Macones, Methodius G. Tuuli
pIn a predominantly African-American population, stronga significant decrease of vaginal microbial community richness and diversity is associated with pre-term birth/strong. The timing of this suppression appears early in pregnancy, between the first and second trimesters, suggesting that early gestation may be an ecologically important time for events that ordain subsequent term and pre-term birth outcomes./p
The role of the vaginal microbiome in gynaecological cancer
2017 • M Champer, A M Wong, J Champer, I L Brito, P W Messer, J Y Hou, J D Wright
pstrongHuman microbiome research has shown commensal bacteria to be a major factor in both wellness and disease pathogenesis/strong. Interest in the microbiome has recently expanded beyond the gut to include a multitude of other organ systems for which the microbiome may have health implications. Here, we review the role of the vaginal microbiome in health and disease, with a particular focus on gynecologic malignancies. Further, we suggest that it may be possible to expand the use of probiotics in the treatment of gynaecological cancers./p
Association between polycystic ovary syndrome and the vaginal microbiome: A case-control study
2020 • Xiang Hong, Pengfei Qin, Kaiping Huang, Xiaoling Ding, Jun Ma, Yan Xuan, Xiaoyue Zhu, Danhong Peng, Bei Wang
pstrongThere was significant difference in vaginal bacterial structures between PCOS and healthy control women/strong. The relative abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus in the PCOS group was significantly lower than controls (P = .001), and the relative abundance of Mycoplasma and Prevotella was higher than controls (P < .001, P = .002, respectively). The Mycoplasma genus could be a potential biomarker for PCOS screening, as ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) for the relative abundance of Mycoplasma was 0.958 (95% CI: 0.901-0.999)./p
