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What is Microbiome-led Care?

A healthy vaginal microbiome should show dominance of beneficial lactobacillus bacteria.

Cup illustration showing high lactobacillus bacteria dominance.

HIGH

> 95% lactobacillus bacteria

Over 95% beneficial bacteria indicates a health promoting vaginal microbiome environment.

Cup illustration showing medium lactobacillus bacteria dominance.

MEDIUM

> 80% lactobacillus bacteria

Less than 80% beneficial bacteria may allow opportunistic bacteria to proliferate.

Cup illustration showing low lactobacillus bacteria dominance.

LOW

< 50% lactobacillus bacteria

A low amount of lactobacillus bacteria allows opportunistic microbes to take up space, resulting in an unbalanced vaginal microbiome.

When this dominance is disrupted, opportunistic bacteria and yeast can proliferate, leading to a range of symptoms and conditions.

Unlike the gut microbiome, where diversity is key, dominance of the acid-producing lactobacillus is protective of good genitourinary health, and supports resilience in this environment.

A Lactobacillus-dominant microbiome helps maintain healthy vaginal tissue, preserving the integrity of the mucous layer and cell walls, keeping the environment balanced and symptom-free.

CHECK YOUR MICROBIOME

A healthy vagina

Colonised with beneficial bacteria

Illustration of a healthy vagina colonised with beneficial bacteria, showing the uterus, vaginal canal, protective mucosal layer and healthy cell wall.
beneficial bacteria
mucosal layer
(to protect the cell wall)
healthy cell wall

Persistent symptoms or repeated infections may signal a disrupted vaginal microbiome that needs support.

Millions of women live with recurring vaginal and urinary symptoms because they cannot find lasting relief. Women deserve better.

beneficial bacteria

yeast

aerobic bacteria

anaerobic bacteria

Vaginal
Thrush

High levels of
opportunistic yeast

Bacterial
Vaginosis

High levels of
anaerobic bacteria

Aerobic Vaginitis /
Urinary Tract
Infection risk

High levels of
aerobic bacteria

inflammation of the cell wall

damaged cell wall

thin mucosal layer

healthy cell wall

A pro-inflammatory vaginal microbiome with a high load of opportunistic yeast is associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush).

TEST RECURRENT THRUSH

An imbalanced vaginal microbiome with a high load of anaerobic bacteria is associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV).

TEST RECURRENT BV

A pro-inflammatory vaginal microbiome with a high load of aerobic bacteria is associated with vaginitis symptoms and a higher risk of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).

TEST CHRONIC UTIs / AV

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