Evvy, a vaginal healthcare company, improves the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial vaginosis, a recent peer-reviewed study found. Bacterial vaginosis is a leading reason women seek care and can cause pain and discomfort in the vagina.

New York City-based Evvy is a direct-to-consumer company. Its at-home vaginal microbiome test, starting at $129, checks for bacteria and fungi (or microbes) in people’s vaginas. After taking the test, people receive a report that explains the microbes found in the vagina and the health conditions related to those microbes, such as bacterial vaginosis. Based on the results, consumers receive a customized treatment plan and a one-on-one virtual session with a coach.

The study, published in Microorganisms Journal, evaluated 1,159 patients with bacterial

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