Femoflor - complex assesment of microbiome composition in female genitourinary system

Infections in female genitourinary system are an exceedingly common worldwide problem. The composition of the vaginal microflora has an important role for women’s health and for the development of various pathological conditions in female genitourinary system. Changes in the composition of the normal vaginal microbiota increase the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections and has a negative impact on women’s health and reproductive functions. There is a need for a comprehensive assay for assessment of microflora composition in female genitourinary system for accurate diagnosis of the etiologic cause of various infections and choice of an appropriate treatment. Until recently, there was no diagnostic approach which allows for simultaneous complex and quantitative determination of microorganisms which are part of the vaginal microflora. This has led to misdiagnosis, increased incidence of recurrences, complications and reproductive failures among women. Femoflor® is an advanced molecular diagnostic test, based on Real-Time PCR technology, which allows comprehensive analysis and assessment of vaginal microflora composition, diagnosis of dysbiosis disorders and detection of sexually transmitted infections. For first time it becomes possible to evaluate the microbial composition and the relationships between microbial communities in female genitourinary system.