
Vaginal Health Test
- Mess-free vaginal microbiome health test
- Vaginal CST identity to assess vaginal health
- Vaginal health report with personalized tips (delivered in just 4-6 weeks)
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Accurate
Strain-level precision using deep-shotgun metagenomics, the microbiome gold standard.
Affordable
Get a complete picture of your microbiome at a fraction of the cost of a traditional PCR test.
Easy
Take the test at home in 5 minutes with our mess-free sample collector.
Actionable
Get actionable dietary, supplement and lifestyle recommendations from our microbiome experts based on your results.

What you'll learn

- Your vaginal CST, or community state type. This lets you know which bacteria dominate your vaginal microbiome.
- Whether or not you harbor Lactobacillus, a group of bacteria that keep your vaginal tract healthy. We like to see low diversity and high levels of Lactobacillus.
- Identify microbes that frequently show up in common vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection.
- Flag unfriendly bacteria that may increase vaginal inflammation and preterm birth.
Testing in 1, 2, 3

20-second swab
In under a minute, collect your vaginal sample from the comfort of your home. Mail it in.

Lab analysis
Your sample arrives at our CLIA certified lab and your gut microbes are decoded into key insights.

Get your health report
You’ll receive a report and recommendations from our microbiologists and pediatric experts.
How does Tiny Health compare to other gut health tests?
Tiny Health
PCR Tests
Flore
Viome
Sequencing
RNA Testing
recs (extra $$)
brand’s probiotics only
The first gut test designed for babies
Tiny Health was founded by a mom who wanted to test her baby’s gut trajectory after her C-section and couldn’t find a straight answer in the market. Our test is the first to measure what matters most to babies. Other gut tests use “adult reference ranges,” which are entirely different from babies' ranges and lead to incorrect conclusions.
Your privacy comes first
- We will never sell your data
- Your info is confidential
- Data is encrypted and secure

100% CLIA compliant lab
- Tested in the US
- Guaranteed accuracy & reliability
- Highest quality standard

Developed by researchers from:
The Tiny Health team has 7 PhDs, 106 scientific publications, 5,875 citations and 5 provisional patents







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Frequently Asked Questions
How does testing work? What do I have to do?
We use a stool test collected with a lab-certified sampling swab from soiled tissue paper.
The process is simple and unlike other tests on the market, Tiny Health doesn't require gloves, a spoon-like collection device, or that you handle stool at all, other than on a regular tissue paper.
The sample is then stored in the included container and zippered back and mailed back to us on the prepaid envelope included with your kit.
How does testing work? What do I have to do?
We use a vaginal test collected with a lab-certified sampling swab.
The process is simple and unlike other tests on the market, Tiny Health doesn't require gloves, a spoon-like collection device, or that you handle stool at all, other than on a regular tissue paper.
The sample is then stored in the included container and zippered back and mailed back to us on the prepaid envelope included with your kit.
Are you using this test to sell my data to supplement companies?
Not at all. Our business model doesn't involve selling data for profit and everything you share with us is strictly confidential. We may however take a referral commission if you decide to purchase recommended supplements from our trusted partners using the links we provide. Doing so comes at no extra cost to you and it helps us keep improving our service over time.
How solid is the science? I’ve heard the field is pretty new.
Microbiome health as a field is relatively new compared to medicine in general. However, human microbiome research has grown over the past 10 years and rose exponentially in the past five years as sequencing technology became more affordable.
There are now more researchers looking closely at how the microbiome is related to health and disease. When it comes to the baby microbiome and associations with health or disease, some very clear patterns have emerged. We pull data and reference high-quality research that is reproducible and gives consistent results. This way, you can be confident in the information that we share.
Should I take a gut and vaginal health test during pregnancy?
While many expectant mothers are encouraged to take a prenatal vitamin and DHA during pregnancy, less is often said about gut and vaginal health.
But as it turns out, the microbes you live with - on your skin and in your body - have a substantial impact on your baby’s development during pregnancy and later during a baby’s first two years.
This window of time is commonly referred to as a baby’s first 1,000 days.
In addition to important vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, we now know that optimal immune and brain development takes place with the help of beneficial microbes that a baby inherits from their mother.
The timing of your Tiny Health test does matter. We recommend that you test in the first trimester and again in the third trimester of your pregnancy.
Does my microbiome affect my fertility or preterm birth?
Yes, the vaginal microbiome is important for both fertility and to avoid the preterm rupture of membranes and birth.
Studies comparing women who delivered preterm against women who delivered at term show some changes in the microbiome that can be related to preterm birth or to the early rupture of fetal membranes.
Women who deliver preterm usually have lower levels of protective Lactobacillus and higher levels of potentially pathogenic bacteria frequently associated with bacterial vaginosis.
High levels of Lactobacillus crispatus at 16 weeks of pregnancy have been found to protect against preterm birth. On the other hand, a significantly high percentage of women who deliver preterm have high levels of Lactobacillus iners.
My pediatrician said they’d never heard of the microbiome before. Why should I take a test?
Conventional medical practitioners don’t get training for microbiome health and as such, are not always familiar with the latest research and recommendations in this field of medicine.
However, our tests are developed by a team of leading pediatric scientists and physicians who are on the cutting edge of this impactful field.
Often, it’s up to your doctor to keep up on the latest research and most don’t have the time. In addition to this, it can take 10 - 15 years for academic research to be put into medical practice. So it’s possible that your doctor hasn’t heard about the gut microbiome.
But that doesn’t mean that it’s something to wait on.
Especially during pregnancy and the first few years of life.Recent studies show just how important the microbiome is to your baby’s immune development. You can use microbiome testing to make sure your baby has bacteria that protect health.
My OBGYN said they’d never heard of the microbiome before. Why should I take a test?
Traditional medical practitioners don’t get training for microbiome health and as such, are not always familiar with the latest research and recommendations on this field of medicine.
However, our tests are developed by a team of leading pediatric scientists and physicians who are on the cutting edge of this impactful field.
Often, it’s up to your doctor to keep up on the latest research and most don’t have the time. In addition to this, it can take 10 - 15 years for academic research to be put into medical practice. So it’s possible that your doctor hasn’t heard about the gut microbiome.
But that doesn’t mean that it’s something to wait on.
Especially during pregnancy and the first few years of life. Recent studies show just how important the microbiome is to your baby’s immune development.
You can use microbiome testing to make sure your baby has bacteria that protect health.
Is this just something else to be anxious about during my kid's childhood?
Not at all. Unlike DNA testing, conditions associated with the microbiome are reversible and risks can be reduced by taking preventative measures. Instead of just being worried about it, you can take the recommended actions and get some well-deserved peace of mind.
Is this just something else to be anxious about during pregnancy?
Not at all. Unlike DNA testing, conditions associated with the microbiome are reversible and risks can be reduced by taking preventative measures. Instead of just being worried about it, you can take the recommended actions and get some well-deserved peace of mind.
What does a Tiny Health test look for?
- A full breakdown of what we find in your baby’s gut microbiome
- Your baby’s Tiny Health Gut Type
- Key Insights about your baby’s microbiome and what this means for their health
- Condition Biomarkers, which may give you clues about what’s happening in your baby’s body and the risk for specific conditions
- Associations between any symptoms your baby might have and their microbiome
- Practical tips and recommendations that are unique to your test results
- A personalized note from Tiny Health’s microbiologists and immunologists
