Consumer Vaginal Microbiome Tests Outpace the Science Behind Them

At-home vaginal microbiome tests from Evvy, Tiny Health, Viome, and ZOE use certified lab sequencing to map bacterial and fungal composition for $199–$600. Research links microbiome patterns to preterm birth risk, yet the real-world value of frequent testing in healthy women remains unproven. Companies are delivering laboratory-grade results faster than clinical guidance on what to do with them.