Vaginal Microbiome Test

The vaginal microbiome is one of the most clinically significant — and most overlooked — aspects of women's health. A healthy vaginal environment is dominated by Lactobacillus species, which produce lactic acid to maintain an acidic pH and create a protective barrier against harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including high-risk HPV strains.

When this balance is disrupted — through hormonal changes, antibiotic use, sexual activity, stress, or diet — it can contribute to recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV), thrush, UTIs, unexplained discharge, pelvic discomfort, and in the context of HPV, may increase the risk of viral persistence and cervical cell changes.

Research now clearly shows that the composition of your vaginal microbiome plays a direct role in HPV clearance. Understanding your own vaginal ecosystem is one of the most targeted steps you can take.

What this test measures

This test analyses over 30 markers across five key areas:

Beneficial bacteria
Total Lactobacillus, L. crispatus, L. gasseri, L. iners, L. jensenii, L. rhamnosus, L. salivarius, L. vaginalis

Opportunistic bacteria
Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, Prevotella species, Megasphaera species, Ureaplasma species, Mycoplasma species, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) profile
Composite BV assessment

Opportunistic fungal pathogens
Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis

STI markers
Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2

Vaginal pH

Who is this test for?

This test is particularly useful if you:

• Have received a positive HPV result and want to understand your vaginal microbiome as part of your immune support plan
• Experience recurrent BV, thrush, or UTIs that keep returning despite treatment
• Have unexplained vaginal symptoms — discharge, odour, irritation, or discomfort — without a clear diagnosis
• Are trying to conceive and want to optimise your reproductive microbiome
• Are in perimenopause or post-menopause and noticing changes in vaginal health
• Simply want a baseline picture of your vaginal health as part of a proactive approach

How it works

Your test kit is posted directly to your home — no clinic visit needed. Collect your sample at your convenience using the simple instructions provided, return it in the prepaid envelope, and your results will be available in your secure online dashboard within approximately 3 weeks.

Once you have your results, I can work with you to interpret them and build a targeted nutritional and lifestyle protocol based on your individual microbiome profile.

⚠️ Please note: This test is supplied by Healthily. Once your order is placed through Root Cause Clinic, your kit will be dispatched directly to you. Results are delivered via email. This test is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical diagnosis. If you have any active symptoms or are concerned about an STI result, please consult your GP.