FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Vaginal self-sampling is a procedure that you perform yourself, either at home or with a healthcare professional, using a kit. It involves collecting a few cells from the vaginal area using a medical device.
The kit typically includes a vaginal swab with an applicator (similar to a tampon with an applicator).
It is also possible to use a medical device like a vaginal swab (similar to a COVID nasal swab but adapted for vaginal use), although this method tends to collect fewer cells.

Collecting the sample with the vaginal swab is a simple, quick, and painless procedure.

  • Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium primarily responsible for genital chlamydia. Although this sexually transmitted infection (STI) mainly affects the genital area, particularly in women, many carriers are unaware they have the bacteria. However, if detected early, the infection can be easily treated with antibiotics.
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae (ou gonocoque) est une bactérie très contagieuse responsable de la blennorragie, la gonorrhée et la gonococcie. Chez les femmes, les infections gonococciques sont généralement asymptomatiques ou peuvent ne pas produire de symptômes reconnaissables avant des complications.
  • Genital mycoplasmas are small bacteria commonly found in nature. In the case of Mycoplasma genitalium, its presence is considered pathogenic. In women, the presence of Mycoplasma genitalium is associated with various female genital tract diseases, such as cervicitis, urethritis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • Trichomonas vaginalis is a human parasite belonging to the protozoa family. It is responsible for a sexually transmitted infection that is usually mild. Trichomoniasis primarily presents as vulvovaginitis accompanied by vaginal discharge, which is often abundant and may have a foul odor or not, typically frothy in appearance, with a greenish or sometimes whitish coloration.
  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus) are viruses that can cause cervical cancer. HPV infection is a frequent occurrence, with 80% of women having an HPV infection in their lifetime. In most cases, this infection is naturally cleared by the body. However, in about 10% of cases, it can persist and cause abnormalities (precancerous lesions) in the cervix. These lesions may disappear naturally or persist, with possible progression over the years to cervical cancer.
  • Vaginal Flora Imbalance : An imbalance (dysbiosis) of the vaginal microbiota has been linked to numerous gynecological diseases and various complications related to pregnancy and in vitro fertilization failures. Vaginal dysbiosis observed in these women is characterized by a diverse and abundant vaginal microbiota, with increased bacteria associated with various intimate infections (bacterial vaginosis, vaginitis, urinary tract infection) and, conversely, relatively fewer lactobacilli. According to the authors’ calculations, the pregnancy rate exceeded 72% when the vaginal microbiota was dominated by more than 90% lactobacilli, but dropped to 34% in the opposite case. The composition of the vaginal microbiota, particularly the depletion of lactobacilli, appears to play a fundamental role in repeated pregnancy failure.
  • Endometriosis: In the context of a vaginal flora imbalance, the reduction or absence of certain bacteria (Atopobium, Gemella) and an increase in Gardnerella can help identify risk factors for endometriosis as early as the first painful menstrual periods, even before investigating salivary microRNA markers through genomic sequencing or PCR.

An STI (sexually transmitted infection) is caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites and can be easily transmitted during sexual intercourse. Often, STIs show no visible signs, which is why regular screening is important—even when no symptoms are present—to enable early diagnosis and prevent unknowingly passing the infection on to others.
To help you choose the appropriate tests, we recommend a teleconsultation with healthcare professionals, such as those at bleu.care (a specialist in screenings). These professionals use the latest scientific research and recommendations from various medical societies to advise on the most relevant tests and treatments with the highest scientific evidence and effectiveness for your specific situation.

The HPV/STI self-sampling kit “Up2-Veil” costs €9.96 including VAT. On the order payment page (test-hpv.shop), in addition to home delivery, you can choose a prepaid UPS shipment to send your sample to the laboratory, or opt to send the sample to the lab yourself.

Included in the price of €9.96 (VAT included): Preparation of the Up2-Veil self-sampling kit package provided by the laboratory.

Contents of the Up2-Veil self-sampling kit box provided by the laboratory. 1 veil with its applicator
1 UP2 Retrofitter tube with identification sticker
1 self-sealing safety bag (UN3373)
1 biological substance mailing envelope (category “B”)
1 shipping box for sending to the laboratory
1 patient instruction leaflet
Optional: a UPS return shipping label to the laboratory.

Bleu charges a service fee of €25 including VAT for your complete follow-up care.
This includes issuing the prescription, the consultation and communication with the care team, personalized analysis of your results, and medical follow-up in case of abnormal results: treatment, follow-up tests, and referral to appropriate healthcare services.

In the event of an abnormal or pathological (“positive”) result, you should consult a healthcare professional. The bleu.care medical team will be able to accompany you and suggest medical care to define the next steps to be taken, all included in your bleu.care program.
The medical team will suggest medical follow-up, which may include treatment, a follow-up consultation, a check-up or referral to a suitable health service.
You can also consult your GP or another health professional.

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