Woman's intimate health

Women's Intimate Health - Tested Pathogens

• Gardnerella vaginalis
• Atopobium vaginae
• Bacteroides fragilis
• Megasphaera type 1
• Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2
• Mobiluncus spp.
• Chlamydia trachomatis
• Ureaplasma urealyticum
• Ureaplasma parvum
• Mycoplasma genitalium
• Mycoplasma hominis
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea)
• Trichomonas vaginalis (trichomoniasis)
• Candida (7 species)

What affects women's intimate health? The composition of vaginal microflora changes depending on internal factors, such as age, hormonal changes, immune deficiencies, and infections, as well as external factors, such as hygiene practices, antibiotic use, sex, or hormone replacement therapy. The pathogens listed above disrupt the natural flora of the female reproductive system. A healthy vaginal flora, acidic vaginal pH, and vaginal discharge are components of innate defense mechanisms that protect against infections in the female reproductive system. When this balance is disturbed, persistent infections often occur, which may manifest as:

• redness of the vulva,
• itching,
• abnormal discharge,
• unpleasant odor.

What is bacterial vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis is an infection caused by an imbalance in the vaginal flora, leading to changes in vaginal pH and the possibility of various symptoms, including abnormal vaginal discharge. Symbiotic bacteria of the Lactobacillus genus are replaced by anaerobic bacteria, mainly Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae. What is candidiasis of intimate areas? Yeast infection / candidiasis is an infection caused by one (or more) species of the Candida genus. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is characterized by odorless, white, curd-like discharge and localized irritation. It most commonly occurs in women of reproductive age. Factors that contribute to candidiasis include:

• immune system deficiencies (e.g., AIDS, use of immunosuppressive drugs, steroid medications),
• diabetes,
• obesity,
• improper personal hygiene,
• antibiotic therapy without protective medications.

We particularly recommend testing for:

• women planning pregnancy,
• pregnant women,
• women experiencing discomfort in intimate areas,
• women with weakened immunity,
• women using hormonal contraception,
• women undergoing hormone replacement therapy,
• sexually active women.

The test material consists of a vaginal swab or discharge sample. The test is performed using the RT-PCR method, ensuring high result sensitivity.

Instructions for sampling are included in the package.

Material Collection in Warsaw:

To arrange a pickup time for your shipment by a driver in Warsaw, please contact a BORLAMED employee by email or phone.

A laboratory employee will schedule a visit by our driver at the chosen time.

The material collection is free of charge.

You can also personally deliver the material for testing during the laboratory's working hours (Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

Material Collection:

Schedule a pickup time for your shipment via courier or parcel locker – to do so, please contact a BORLAMED employee by email or phone. The laboratory employee will arrange for a courier or parcel locker and ask you to print the shipping label, which will be sent to your email address.

The material collection is free of charge.