Description
The Vaginal Microbiome is a complex ecosystem of microbes in the female reproductive tract. The vagina consists of trillions of microorganisms, in particular featuring high levels of lactobacilli species that produce hydrogen peroxide. In a healthy vagina, lactobacilli maintains a low and acidic vaginal pH (between 3.5 to 4.5), which discourages the growth of bacteria, yeast and viruses.
When the vaginal environment becomes disrupted (also known as vaginal dysbiosis) resulting in a lower number of lactobacilli, this can open up this ecosystem to vaginal infection and diseases.
Factors that can affect the vaginal microbiome include hormonal changes, sexual activity, certain medications including OCP and antibiotics, IUD’s, uncontrolled blood glucose levels / diabetes, impaired immune functions, smoking and douching.
Vaginal Dysbiosis can be characterised by symptoms of:
- Itching: from mild to excruciating
- Discomfort: general awareness, rawness, redness, pain on wiping, dysuria, dyspareunia
- Discharge: variable, watery, profuse, chunky, cottage cheese like
- Smell: mild unpleasant, fishy, ammonia, fermenting
- And of course the emotional and social impacts of these physical symptoms
TAKE A LOOK INTO WHAT WE TEST!
Opportunistic Bacteria
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Escherichia coli (e.coli)
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Proteus mirabilis
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Gardnerella vaginalise
- Atopobium vaginae
- Prevotella species
- Megasphaera species
- Ureaplasma species
- Mycoplasma species
Beneficial Bacteria
- Total Lactobacillus
- Lactobacillus crispatus
- Lactobacillus gasseri
- Lactobacillus iners
- Lactobacillus jensenii
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- Lactobacillus salivarius
- Lactobacillus vaginalis
Vaginal pH
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
STI’s
- Trichomonas vaginalis
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Herpes Simplex Virus-1 & 2
Opportunistic Fungal Pathogens
- Candida albicans
- Candida glabrata
- Candida krusei
- Candida parapsilosis
- Candida tropicalis
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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT IS INCLUDED!
PRE-CONSULT QUESTIONNAIRE
All our new clients will receive our initial client intake form. This is a comprehensive questionnaire that helps us get to know you better including your goals, your concerns, your previous treatments, your health history and even your family history to further inform your treatment plan for the best possible outcome.
VAGINAL MICROBIOME TEST
This package includes a comprehensive vaginal microbiome test delivered straight to your door, to help assess the health of your vagina and uncover the causes to your concerns. This is done pre-consult so we have the results to go through in your included 1:1.
1:1 NATUROPATHIC CONSULT
A 75 minute initial consult (or regular follow up for current clients) with one of our Naturopath’s to gather information about your health concerns and goals. During this consult your naturopath will go through the results of your test and devise a personalised treatment plan. You can choose in clinic consults or via telehealth.
PERSONALISED PRESCRIPTION
There is no one size fits all, or standard protocol. You will leave your initial consult with an individualised prescription outlining dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and where necessary herbal or nutritional supplementation to address the root cause of your health concerns and accelerate healing.
NATUROPATHIC TREATMENT PROGRAM
Your individualised naturopathic treatment program (for new clients) is completed by your Naturopath after you leave and outlines your treatment plan and treatment goals, as well as naturopathic educational resources that is specific to your health concerns to further aid your wellness journey. As we know – knowledge is power.
ACCESS TO PRACTITIONER ONLY PRODUCTS
You will have access to our recommended Practitioner Only Products that are of the highest quality and therapeutic grade nutraceuticals and herbal medicines that are thoroughly tested and studied for quality and efficacy (in addition to TGA & GMP standards) with no or low excipient formulations.
Please note package price does not include the cost of supplementation. This is charged at an additional price, all supplements can be posted Australia Wide. Follow up consults are often needed to really get on top of your health concerns. Your Naturopath will discuss with you how often they would like to see you during your consult and book in future appointments. These are charged as per our appointment & fees page here – https://thewellnessemporium.com.au/fees-appointments/
What Next?
- Your test kit and all instructions are posted directly to you (with the address you provide at checkout). There is no need to visit a collection centre as this test is conducted in the comfort of your own home – please allow up to 7 days for cities, 14 days for rural areas to receive your kit. Please ensure to read and follow all instructions carefully. *additional charges will apply if requiring a new test kit
- Your sample should be collected first thing in the morning (prior to showering)
- Complete your test and mail your sample back to the lab using the prepaid envelop and packaging
- The lab will analyse your test and results can take from 2-4 weeks to receive
- Once we receive your results, we will be in contact to book your appointment, alternatively once you send back the results you are welcome to book an appointment 4 weeks in advance by calling our team.
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