{"product_id":"vaginal-microbiome-test","title":"VAGINAL MICROBIOME TEST","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVaginal Microbiome Test\u003c\/strong\u003e looks at the balance of bacteria and yeast in the vaginal tract, using PCR technology that measures microbial DNA directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard swab tells you whether one particular infection is present. This test shows you the whole picture: what is there, how much of it, and whether the protective bacteria that keep everything in balance are actually doing their job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose protective bacteria depend on oestrogen. As oestrogen shifts through your cycle, in perimenopause, or after menopause, their numbers can drop and the vaginal environment becomes easier for other organisms to take over. This is often why infections keep coming back even after treatment.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this test for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecurrent thrush or bacterial vaginosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfections that keep returning after treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVaginal dryness, itching or discomfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreconception and fertility planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in vaginal comfort through perimenopause or menopause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis is a test-only product. Interpretation, personalised recommendations and follow-up support are available as optional add-ons. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimum Testing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49092184932535,"sku":null,"price":259.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9282\/8343\/files\/vaginalmicrobiometest.png?v=1787905773","url":"https:\/\/optimumtesting.com.au\/products\/vaginal-microbiome-test","provider":"Optimum Testing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}