Canestest Self Test for Vaginal Infections | Helps Diagnose Common Vaginal Infections Including Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis | Clinically Tested with 90% Accuracy - 1 Swab

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Interpreting a vaginal pH test requires comparing a test strip to a color chart included with your kit. After testing your sample of vaginal discharge, you can immediately compare the color to the test kit and find your vaginal pH. National Cancer Institute. Dictionary of cancer terms: Microorganism. Date unknown. Accessed November 8, 2021. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/microorganism A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia. Vulva. Updated September 16, 2019. Accessed November 8, 2021. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002343.htm In this study, 50 patients were included and all of them returned the questionnaire. Regarding the kit design satisfaction question (Question 1), 100% answered “high” or “extremely.” Regarding the user manual readability question (Question 2), 100% responded with “high” or “extremely.” Regarding the willingness to use question (Question 3), 96% responded with “high” or “extremely.” Regarding the willingness to introduce the test to friends question (Question 4), 100% responded with “high” or “extremely.” Regarding the ease of use question (Question 5), 100% responded with “high” or “extremely.” Regarding the test safety question (Question 6), 100% responded with “high” or “extremely.” Regarding the kit comfort question (Question 7), 98% responded with “high” or “extremely.” Regarding the willingness to use question (Question 8), 98% responded with “high” or “extremely.” In a subgroup of pregnant women, 100% responded with “high” or “extremely” to all questions. 4. Discussion

Doctors typically conduct a vaginitis test when testing for an infection. They’ll use a swab to take a sample of your vaginal discharge, which is then examined under a microscope. A healthy vagina is normally acidic, which helps prevent bad bacteria from growing and maintains the level of good bacteria called lactobacillus. If the pH balance becomes less acidic however, this can affect the health of your vagina. Different factors can affect the pH balance of your vagina, including getting your period, taking antibiotics, over-washing, using an IUD (intrauterine device) and semen if you have sex without condoms. The imbalance of your pH can be accompanied by overgrowth of anaerobic organisms that replace normal lactobacilli, causing BV. Everyone is different, so some women who have BV may not suffer from any symptoms. Symptoms of Thrush Canestest is a one-step self-test to help diagnose common vaginal infections, such as thrush or bacterial vaginosis. It is clinically proven to indicate clearly the type of infection within 10 seconds by a change of colour and with more than 90% accuracy

US Food and Drug Administration. Vaginal pH. Updated September 27, 2018. Accessed November 8, 2021. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/home-use-tests/vaginal-ph To diagnose the cause of vaginitis, your doctor may ask about your symptoms, examine the affected area, and take a sample of vaginal discharge. Several tests may be conducted on this sample of vaginal discharge that help to determine the cause of your symptoms. What does the test measure? Symptoms Discharge: Thin, clear, White, Odour: None, Itching Irritation/Burning: None, Painful urination: None, Medical Condition: Normal, Options for treatment: None. Sample methods: All at-home yeast infection tests we encountered during our research require a vaginal swab.

CanesOasis Cystitis Relief 4g granules for oral solution contains sodium citrate. For Thrush: Canesten 100mg Pessary; Canesten 200mg Pessary, contain clotrimazole. Canesten Thrush Combi: Internal & External Creams 10% w/w vaginal cream & 2% w/w cream; Pessary & External Cream 500mg pessary & 2% w/w cream; Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream 500mg vaginal capsule & 2% w/w cream contain clotrimazole. Canesten Thrush: External Cream 2% w/w cream; Internal Cream 10% w/w vaginal cream; Pessary 500mg pessary; Soft Gel Pessary 500mg vaginal capsule contain clotrimazole; Oral Capsule 150mg capsule contains fluconazole. Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream 150mg capsule & 2% w/w cream contain fluconazole and clotrimazole. Canesten Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream; Canesten Cream, for fungal infections including nappy rash; Canesten Dermatological Spray, treatment for fungal skin infections, contain clotrimazole. Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete’s Foot 1%, 1% w/w Cream, Canesten Bifonazole Once Daily Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream contains bifonazole. Canesten Antifungal Cream, contains clotrimazole. Always read the label. Vaginal itching, pain, burning sensation, and abnormal vaginal discharge are common reasons for women to seek care in gynecological clinics, especially young women who have frequent sex and a higher incidence of vaginal infection compared to older women. Usually, these symptoms are related to abnormal vaginal flora (AVF), such as aerobic vaginitis (AV), bacterial vaginosis (BV), and trichomoniasis [ 1– 4]. In the healthy vaginal environment, the most common bacteria belong to the Lactobacillus family, including strains such as L. crispatus and L. gasseri. Lactobacillus produces lactic acid, which is what protects the vagina against pathogens by stopping them from growing and prevents them from causing an infection that helps maintain a healthy microbial balance. Maintaining vaginal pH and microbial balance helps ward off invasive pathogenic fungi and protozoa. In general, a normal pH range for vaginal secretions is 3.8 to 4.5. Vaginal pH during vulvovaginal candidiasis infection is 4.0 to 4.7, usually <4.5, and a pH value higher than 4.5 may indicate BV or trichomoniasis [ 5, 6]. A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia. Trichomoniasis. Updated December 24, 2020. Accessed November 11, 2021. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001331.htm While physical examination provides useful diagnostic information, most studies have found that it is impossible to correctly diagnose the cause of vaginitis based solely on symptoms or the color of secretions, so laboratory diagnosis is necessary. Even experienced doctors find it difficult to correctly diagnose the cause of vaginitis, despite well-known and apparent symptomatology. This is further complicated by the fact that patients may have multiple, simultaneous infections, or they may be infected and not display or experience symptoms. Further, many clinics are not equipped for microscopic diagnosis. However, studies have shown that vaginal pH may be used as diagnostic criteria. Both BV and trichomoniasis are associated with vaginal pH levels greater than 4.5, but vulvovaginal Candida infection is associated with almost no change in vaginal pH [ 7– 9]. While measuring vaginal pH is a useful screening method for diagnosing vaginal infections, it can be time-consuming during traditional gynecological examinations, and clinicians may struggle with consistent, standardized sample taking. Statistically, even trained physicians fail to make the correct diagnosis in approximately 40% to 50% of all patient examinations [ 10]. Currently, diagnosis by a general pharmacist is based only on a patient's oral description of their symptoms, which sometimes leads to the provision of incorrect, ineffective, and/or problematic prescriptions. For these reasons, an effective, rapid, and user-friendly tool to determine vaginal pH could prove to be highly useful. Many women mistake BV for thrush, they do not have similar symptoms and causes are different. The six main signs of thrush are itching, burning, a white, cottage-cheese like discharge, redness, swelling and soreness. Typically, BV should not cause pain, while thrush may do.

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Perhaps the most troublesome thing regarding vaginitis is recurrent infection. Since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed the use of over-the-counter (OTC) vaginal antifungals in 1990 [ 11], the majority of women frequently make self-diagnosis and self-treatment via OTC pharmaceuticals instead of seeking medical treatment. This may be for a variety of reasons including convenience and the desire for rapid relief. As a result, reports of improper therapeutic approaches are frequent [ 12– 15]. As a specific example, many patients experience dry, scum-like secretions without severe itching, and their self-diagnosis of Candida infection is unreliable, as more than half of them are incorrect. This condition requires clinical examination and diagnosis. Because the symptoms and manifestations of vaginal infections may be accompanied by mixed infections, it is difficult to correctly diagnose the infection cause. While it is good that more and more women pay attention to their health and seek self-care, many incorrectly self-medicate without seeking professional help. In addition, in many studies on self-collection of vaginal samples, no matter which method is used to test for vaginitis, most of them exclude pregnant women from self-collection [ 16, 17]. Providing a rapid, accurate, easy-to-use, and convenient vaginal pH screening tool would allow women (even pregnant women) to pursue more reliable self-care and allow clinicians to diagnose with greater confidence. Yeast and bacteria are naturally present in your vagina. Thrush occurs when the level of Candida albicans increases.

Strong smelling vaginal discharge is one of the biggest symptoms of BV. For some, the odor may get stronger after unprotected sexual intercourse if semen mixes with the discharge. It is also important to follow the instructions that come with your test kit carefully. Sometimes pH testing is inaccurate because certain substances, including medications used in the vagina, menstrual blood, semen, douches, and lubricants, can temporarily raise vaginal pH. Do I need follow-up tests?

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The patients selected for this study were symptomatic, and the study was conducted in one private practice (Pojen Hospital) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The inclusion criteria for symptomatic women included vaginal symptoms or signs such as itching, burning, unpleasant odor, or abnormal discharge, and their menstrual cycles were normal. Patients were excluded if they could not read the instructions and/or were mentally or physically unable to perform the test. Patients were also excluded if they had douched or used contraceptive ointments or gels in the past 24 hours; had no protected sexual intercourse (using condoms) in the past 24 hours; and were currently menstruating or their last menstruation had ended less than 5 days prior. Women who were qualified for this study were asked to participate, and those who agreed signed informed consent (IRB No. 201900024A3). There are a number of commercially available at-home tests that provide information about the cause of vaginitis. The two types of tests available are described in the following sections. At-home vaginal pH testing While physical examination provides useful diagnostic information, most studies have found that it is impossible to correctly diagnose the cause of vaginitis based solely on symptoms or the color of secretions, so laboratory diagnosis is necessary. Even experienced doctors find it difficult to correctly diagnose the cause of vaginitis, despite well-known and apparent symptomatology. This is further complicated by the fact that patients may have multiple, simultaneous infections, or they may be infected and not display or experience symptoms. Further, many clinics are not equipped for microscopic diagnosis. However, studies have shown that vaginal pH may be used as diagnostic criteria. Both BV and trichomoniasis are associated with vaginal pH levels greater than 4.5, but vulvovaginal Candida infection is associated with almost no change in vaginal pH [ 7– 9]. While measuring vaginal pH is a useful screening method for diagnosing vaginal infections, it can be time-consuming during traditional gynecological examinations, and clinicians may struggle with consistent, standardized sample taking. Statistically, even trained physicians fail to make the correct diagnosis in approximately 40% to 50% of all patient examinations [ 10]. Currently, diagnosis by a general pharmacist is based only on a patient’s oral description of their symptoms, which sometimes leads to the provision of incorrect, ineffective, and/or problematic prescriptions. For these reasons, an effective, rapid, and user-friendly tool to determine vaginal pH could prove to be highly useful.

If you have symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, a GP or sexual health clinic will want to confirm it is bacterial vaginosis and rule out an STI. Gor HB. Vaginitis: Nucleic acid amplification. In: Rivlin ME. Medscape. Updated July 9, 2021. Accessed November 10, 2021. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/257141-workup#c10 An evaluation of the kind of infection is highly important to choose appropriate treatment. Features Within two to five days after your sample is received by the CLIA-certified laboratory, you can access your results on myLAB BOX’s secure online portal. If your test results are positive, myLAB BOX provides a free phone consultation to discuss your results and provide treatment if needed. Interpreting At-Home Vaginal Yeast Test ResultsIt’s easy and straightforward to use Canestest at home. It’s similar to inserting a tampon, and it shouldn’t cause you any discomfort. To get the most accurate results, you need to make sure you don’t use Canestest less than one day before or after your period or if you have any signs of your period or vaginal bleeding. You also need to allow 12 hours after having sexual intercourse or vaginal douching. Treatment options: Some tests come with yeast infection treatment included, or an option to speak with a healthcare provider after you receive your results. This test kit includes everything you need to test vaginal pH at home, including a test strip, cotton applicator, and detailed instructions. To conduct the test, simply insert the cotton applicator into the vagina for about five seconds, then remove and rub the cotton swab on the yellow portion of the test strip. To read your vaginal pH test result, compare the test strip to the color chart on the test kit’s foil pouch. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaginal candidiasis. Updated October 12, 2021. Accessed November 6, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/candidiasis/genital/