Canestest Self-test Vaginal Infections Test

Description

Vaginal infections are common among women of all groups, typically caused by bacteria, yeast and trichomonas or potentially a combination of these.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by bacteria and is more common than thrush or trichomoniasis.

Normally the pH of the vagina is slightly acidic (3.5 to 4.5) to keep the natural balance of both good and bad bacteria. A change in pH can cause or be an indication of vaginal infections such as BV. In both BV and trichomoniasis the vaginal pH is increased, whereas during thrush (caused by yeast) the vaginal pH is not affected.

Canestest if, used properly, can show whether there is a shift in the pH and using the leaflet provided allows you to check the type of vaginal condition you may be suffering from. Canestest has been proven to help detect changes in vaginal pH with more than 90% accuracy.

What do you get/receive with the product?

Canestest contains:

• 1 individually foil-wrapped Canestest unit (swab)
• 1 leaflet

How to use Canestest

1. Unwrap the swab, ensure the tip doesn’t come in contact with anything before use
2. Insert the tip into the vagina and rotate gently a few times
3. Withdraw and avoid touching the tip to anything
4. Wait 10 seconds and then check the tip for colour change
5. Dispose of the swab after use safely

How to interpret the results

• Positive: tip stained blue or green

- BV infection if accompanied by symptoms such as a thin, grey discharge and an unpleasant fishy smell

- Trichomoniasis if accompanied by symptoms such as frothy discharge associated with bad odour and painful urination

• Negative: tip remains yellow

- Thrush if accompanied by symptoms such as an itchy or sore vagina, or thick, white discharge

- If it is not thrush than it is likely you aren’t suffering from these common vaginal infection

If you have any further questions about this product call our Browns Online Professional Pharmacist on 02476 364 586

Warnings

Do not take any decision of medical relevance without first consulting your doctor.

Do not insert the swab deeper than the handling point.

Canestest won’t give an accurate diagnosis
less than a day before or after your period
There are signs that your period has arrived, or you have any signs of vaginal bleeding
It’s been less than 12 hours since you’ve had sexual intercourse or used a vaginal douche
Menopausal women may have an elevated vaginal pH

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you:
Are pregnant

Delivery

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