A healthy vaginal microbiome can play a role in fertility
Did you know?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like Mycoplasma genitalium, chlamydia, and gonorrhea are associated with female infertility, even if asymptomatic.
SmartJane is a screening test that can help you and your doctor monitor your overall vaginal health regularly, by detecting microorganisms linked with infertility. It’s important to know that many individuals with STIs may have few or no symptoms.
How does SmartJane help?
Understanding what’s going on with your gut may help you take actionable steps to bring balance back to your microbiome and prevent kidney stones. A two minute test can potentially lead you to a happier gut and healthy kidneys.
Why SmartJane?
SmartJane is the world’s first sequencing-based clinical microbiome screening test for vaginal flora, HPV and STIs.
Sample at home, when it’s right for you. Your SmartJane Collection Kit contains everything you’ll need to collect your sample in less than three minutes, in the comfort of your own bathroom.
Detects high-risk HPV strains
SmartJane tests for HPV, which is associated with cervical cancer and precancerous cervical lesions1. We detect the two most common strains (HPV-16 and HPV-18), as well as twelve additional strains.
1 Audirac-Chalifour et al., 2016, Lee et al., 2013
Detects low-risk HPV strains
such as HPV-6 and HPV-11. These strains are responsible for about 90% of genital warts, but they rarely develop into cancer.
Reveals your flora balance
SmartJane can tell you about your vaginal flora balance. An imbalance is associated with conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection2.
2 Onderdonk et al., 2016, Srinivasan et al., 2012
Identifies microbial co-factors
Certain bacteria are associated with HPV infection3. SmartJane provides information on these unique co-factors and how they relate to your health.
3 Mitra et al., 2016, Mitra et al., 2015
How SmartJane works
Request test
Requesting your test is quick and easy. A few online questions, and you’re done.
Doctor reviews test
Your own doctor can approve your test, or an independent healthcare provider from an external clinical care network can review your request.
Sample at home
In a few business days, your kit will arrive in a discreet package. Clear instructions will tell you how to self-sample. It’s fast and private, and takes place in the comfort of your home.
We process
After you collect your sample, stick it in the prepaid envelope and drop it in the nearest mailbox. Once it’s processed in our lab, we’ll send you a link so you and your doctor can download your test results.
Detailed clinical report
You’ll receive a detailed report with information about your vaginal microbiome – including lactobacillus, HPV, and other sexually transmitted infections. You and your doctor can use this report to gain valuable insight into your vaginal health that might help to determine a diagnosis. SmartJane is friendly to trans and non-binary patients.
HPV screening
Your sample will be checked for the 14 most common high-risk strains of HPV, including HPV-16 and HPV-18 as well as the 5 low-risk strains that can cause genital warts.
Sexually transmitted infections
Your results include screening your sample for four common STIs, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Vaginal flora balance
Get information about the composition of your vaginal microbiome, and learn how your vaginal microbes may impact overall health and wellness.
SmartJane is intended to be used only in collaboration with your healthcare provider, and should not be used to diagnose or treat yourself independently. As always, consult your healthcare provider regarding any positive or negative test results.
Support
Our customer support team is available by email and is happy to answer any questions you have about sampling, results, and more.
- Email: support@ubiome.com