Canestest Self-Test for Vaginal Infections

Canestest is a one-step self-test to help diagnose common vaginal infections, such as thrush or bacterial vaginosis. It is clinically proven to indicate clearly the type of infection within 10 seconds by a change of colour and with more than 90% accuracy

There is 1 test in a pack which is simple to use allowing users to self-diagnose in the comfort of their own homes, allowing them to confidently diagnose their intimate health conditions, removing the need to visit a GP or have some unwanted embarrassing conversations with HCPs.

Unusual vaginal discharge can result from bacteria, yeasts or parasites or a combination of these microorganisms.

An evaluation of the kind of infection is highly important to choose appropriate treatment.

Features

• Clear, reliable results immediately
• Empowering women, allowing them to take control
• Helps to diagnose common vaginal infections and to select the right treatment
• Clinically tested with more than 90% accuracy
• Results in seconds
• Easy to use & Easy to read

What do my results mean and what treatment is available?

Green/Blue Swab:

Symptoms Discharge: Thin milky, white or grey, Sticky, Odour: Fishy or unpleasant, Itching Irritation/Burning: Sometimes, Painful urination: None, Medical Condition: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV),

Options for treatment: Products are available for BV from your pharmacy or supermarket, or consult your doctor or healthcare professional for treatment options.

Symptoms Discharge: Frothy, Yellow-green, Sticky, Odour: Unpleasant, Itching Irritation/Burning: Vulvar itch (usually intense), Painful urination: Yes, Medical Condition: Trichomaniasis, Options for treatment:

Treatments are available on prescription from your doctor.

Yellow Swab:

Symptoms Discharge: Thick, cottage cheese like (curdy), White, Odour: None or non-offensive, Itching Irritation-Burning: Intense itching, burning, Painful urination: None, Medical Condition: Vaginal thrush,

Options for treatment: Treatments are available for thrush from you pharmacy or supermarket, or consult your doctor or healthcare professional for treatment options.

Symptoms Discharge: Thin, clear, White, Odour: None, Itching Irritation/Burning: None, Painful urination: None, Medical Condition: Normal, Options for treatment: None.

How to use

Self-test can be used by pregnant women under specific precautions, please see leaflet.

Storage

Store in dry place at room temperature.