Q:
What does Evvy test for?
A:
All bacteria and fungi
The Evvy Vaginal Health Test screens for all bacteria and fungi that have been found in the vaginal and urinary microbiomes — with one swab.
All other vaginal microbiome tests, including other tests at the doctor's office or available online, use technology (called either PCR or 16s) that screens for a predefined & limited list of microbes.
Evvy's test is the only CLIA-certified test to use metagenomics, an advanced form of testing that sequences the whole genome of all microbes present. That means you don’t have to order several tests to get a good picture of what’s up down there — just one.
Please note that Evvy does not test for STIs and does not replace your Pap smear or regular OB-GYN visits.
All other vaginal microbiome tests, including other tests at the doctor's office or available online, use technology (called either PCR or 16s) that screens for a predefined & limited list of microbes.
Evvy's test is the only CLIA-certified test to use metagenomics, an advanced form of testing that sequences the whole genome of all microbes present. That means you don’t have to order several tests to get a good picture of what’s up down there — just one.
Please note that Evvy does not test for STIs and does not replace your Pap smear or regular OB-GYN visits.
We test for all disruptive and protective microbes that research has shown are related to...
- Aerobic Vaginitis (AV)e.g. E.coli, Group B streptococci
- Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)e.g. Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, Prevotella bivia
- Cytolytic Vaginosis (CV)e.g. Lactobacillus crispatus
- Recurrent UTIse.g. E. coli, Klebsiella, Streptococcus
- Good Healthe.g. Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus jensenii
- Yeast Infectionse.g. Candida albicans, Candida glabrata
- Mycoplasma / Ureaplasmae.g. Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum
And hundreds more!
Note that we don’t test for parasites, viruses, or STIs.
Evvy does not replace your Pap smear or regular OB-GYN visits.
Evvy does not replace your Pap smear or regular OB-GYN visits.
Curious what our results actually look like?
Here’s a sample report:
01 --> At A Glance
The first results you’ll receive are your overall health scores, which give a sense of how well-protected your microbiome is.
Your report also includes an interactive visualization of your microbiome, broken down by protective, disruptive, neutral, and unknown microbes.
Your report also includes an interactive visualization of your microbiome, broken down by protective, disruptive, neutral, and unknown microbes.
Your report also includes an interactive visualization of your microbiome, broken down by protective, disruptive, neutral, and unknown microbes.
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02 --> Vaginal Microbiome Type
Next, you’ll receive your Community State Type (CST), which is determined by looking at your entire microbial profile.
There are at least 5 CSTs that research has associated with broader health outcomes like infections or fertility (depending on the CST).
There are at least 5 CSTs that research has associated with broader health outcomes like infections or fertility (depending on the CST).
03 --> Detailed Results
Evvy’s detailed results reveal all bacteria and fungi and their relative amounts.
We provide an in-depth description of what it is, what it does, and what symptoms it might be associated with.
We also enable you to filter your list of microbes by the conditions they’ve been associated with in existing research.
Note: These bacteria are NOT an exhaustive list of what Evvy tests for — just what was present in this particular sample.
We provide an in-depth description of what it is, what it does, and what symptoms it might be associated with.
We also enable you to filter your list of microbes by the conditions they’ve been associated with in existing research.
Note: These bacteria are NOT an exhaustive list of what Evvy tests for — just what was present in this particular sample.
For each microbe, we provide an in-depth description of what it is, what it does, and what symptoms it might be associated with.
Filter your microbes by the conditions they’ve been associated with in existing research.
04 --> Trends and Insights (Evvy Members only)
The final part of your results is the Trends & Insights section, which gives Evvy Members a detailed comparison of previous results.
You can use this to see how hormones, treatments, behaviors and more are affecting your microbiome!
You can use this to see how hormones, treatments, behaviors and more are affecting your microbiome!
You can use this section to see if your microbiome is improving over time, or if treatments and behaviors are working!
What to expect after your results
- Get a custom plan of clear next steps, including a prescription treatment program designed by a provider, if eligible. Learn more about clinical care here.
- Connect 1:1 with a health coach, for free
- Join our exclusive peer support community
An Evvy Success Story
“I have not had BV come back, I have been UTI free and have not seen a hint of a yeast infection for over a year now.
If I do see any sign of these conditions creep up again, I am not paralyzed by anxiety. I feel empowered to take care of myself and I don't feel alone in that journey.”
If I do see any sign of these conditions creep up again, I am not paralyzed by anxiety. I feel empowered to take care of myself and I don't feel alone in that journey.”
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Abigail M. on how Evvy revolutionized her health journey
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