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Canestest - Self-Test for Vaginal Infections

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Buy Canestest Self-Test for Vaginal Infections

Canestest Self-Test for Vaginal Infections provides you with the ability to test yourself in the comfort of your own home. 

The test provides quick and reliable results that are over 90% accurate, allowing you to test before you treat. It can help diagnose bacterial vaginosis (BV) and thrush, putting you back in control of your intimate health.

Canestest Self-Test for Vaginal Infections provides you with results in seconds.

 

Directions

Start by unwrapping the swab, but make sure it doesn’t come into contact with anything before you insert it into your vagina.

Hold the swab by the handle and insert the yellow tip into your vagina. Rotate the swab and then remove it.

After 10 seconds, check the swab to see if it has changed to blue or green or stayed the same colour. Refer to the packaging to interpret your results.

 

Warnings

If you experience an allergic reaction after using this product, discontinue use and speak to your GP or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice.

Canestest Self-Test for Vaginal Infections may not be able to give you accurate results if:

  • It’s less than 1 day before or after your period
  • There are signs that your period has arrived or you have any signs of vaginal bleeding 
  • It has been less than 12 hours since you had sexual intercourse or used a vaginal douce

If you are unsure about the right treatment or you need clarification about your result, contact your healthcare provider for advice. 

 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new product.

 

Storage information

Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging.

 

Important information

Make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this product is right for you.

Store out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.

Canestest - Self-Test for Vaginal Infections Reviews

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By Diane Beavis,
May 13, 2026
The instructions for use were very clear and the result appeared in seconds confirming what I already suspected.
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By Jacqueline Holness,
February 17, 2026
Not used it yet but reassured that it’s there if needed.
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By Mrs Sharon Clarke,
March 08, 2022
Easy to use, clear instructions, really good idea as appointments are difficult right now, it saves making an appointment unnecessarily until you definitely now.
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By Christina Hall,
July 15, 2020
It gave me the results that i excepted. I knew what i had before i used the test but i had to make sure to get the best treatment.

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