AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being
KEYWORDS
vagina, womens health, reproductive health
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Evvy
WEBSITE
https://www.evvy.com/?sscid=51k6_atb3v&
Evvy
Get unprecedented insight into your health with our at-home vaginal microbiome test.
How does it work?
Your vaginal microbiome is associated with everything from recurrent infections to fertility challenges to STI acquisition. Don't worry if you've never heard of it — we'll introduce you! Backed by leading OB-GYNs, our at-home vaginal microbiome test uncovers all bacteria and fungi, including those related to symptoms like: Itching, Burning, Abnormal odor, Abnormal discharge, pH imbalance and more.
The Evvy Vaginal Health Test reveals the prevalence of all bacteria and fungi in your microbiome! We know picking up on "everything" is not a common way of thinking about testing, but that's what differentiates our test from all others on the market.
This means we can identify bacteria like Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactobacillus iners, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Gardnerella, and more, in addition to fungi like Candida albicans and Candida glabrata. We can even get to the species level of Candida and Lactobacillus, so you have the highest fidelity answers on your health.
Why is it needed?
Throughout history, the female body has been a lot of things. Painted, sculpted, sacred, scandalous, celebrated, commodified, pinned-up, pant-suited, empowered, loved, and so much more. What it hasn’t been, is properly studied. Women weren’t required to be included in U.S. clinical trials until 1993. We’re more likely to be ignored in the ER and at the doctor’s office. It takes us 4 years longer than men to receive a diagnosis for the same disease. We’re here to change that. And when we say we, we mean you too.
How does it improve life?
Evvy is building a new understanding of the female body. With a simple swab, you’re not only taking control of your own health but improving research and treatment options for women globally. And that’s just the start. We envision a world where everyone with a vagina is in control of their own health through personal data, accessible research, and empathetic care.