What is Canestest Self-Test for Vaginal Infections?

Canestest Self-Test for Vaginal Infections is an easy-to-use home test designed to help women identify common vaginal infections and determine the most appropriate next steps for treatment.

The self-test works by detecting changes in vaginal pH, helping to distinguish between conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) or trichomoniasis and infections such as vaginal thrush, which typically do not cause the same change in vaginal pH.

Results are available within seconds, providing useful guidance when you're experiencing unusual vaginal symptoms and are unsure what may be causing them.

When Might I Use Canestest?

Canestest may be useful if you are experiencing vaginal symptoms such as:

• Unusual vaginal discharge
• Changes in the colour or consistency of discharge
• Unpleasant vaginal odour
• Vaginal itching or irritation
• Soreness or discomfort
• Symptoms that you're unsure are caused by thrush or another vaginal infection

How Does Canestest Work?

Canestest uses a simple swab that changes colour according to the pH and pH-buffering capacity of vaginal secretions.

A change in colour can indicate that symptoms may be associated with bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis, while no colour change alongside typical symptoms may indicate thrush.

The test does not provide a definitive diagnosis, so it's important to follow the guidance supplied with your result.

How to Use Canestest

• Carefully remove the swab from its packaging without touching the tip.
• Insert the swab gently into the vagina according to the enclosed instructions.
• Rotate the swab as directed before removing it.
• Check the test tip for a colour change and compare your result with the instructions provided.
• Follow the recommended next steps based on your result.

Always read the enclosed instructions thoroughly before performing the test.

Important Information

Canestest is intended to help you understand what may be causing your vaginal symptoms; it does not replace a medical diagnosis.

Speak to your pharmacist, GP or other healthcare professional if you're unsure about your result, your symptoms persist or worsen, you are pregnant, or you have symptoms that concern you.

Pack Size: 1 Self-Test

You can choose to collect your order in either of our pharmacies in Dunloy or Rasharkin. Please allow up to 1 working day for your order to be available. You will receive an email when your order is ready for collection. This service is FREE.

Delivery will be charged at £5.49 for orders to the value of £49.99 or less within Northern Ireland

Delivery will be charged at £4.95 for orders to the value of £49.99 or less within Great Britain standard postcodes.

Orders over the value of £50.00 will be free of charge (applicable to orders delivered to Great Britain (standard postcodes) and Northern Ireland).

Delivery will be charged at €8.95 for deliveries to the Republic of Ireland. With Free delivery for orders over €75.

We also deliver to postcodes in the following regions:

• Isle of Man
• Isle of Wight
• Scilly Isles
• Highlands and Islands of Scotland

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