A woman’s vaginal microbiome can be affected by many factors — everything from your menstrual cycle, harsh soaps, tight clothing, and exercise. An imbalance in this sensitive environment can lead to irritation, infections, and more serious health issues, so maintaining the right pH is crucial for good health.
But despite tracking so many aspects of our lives, many women don’t prioritise vaginal health or understand its importance until problems start to arise.
PHempon is a smart tampon-shaped device designed to track and monitor vaginal health.
By tapping into existing feminine hygiene habits, PHempon encourages regular pH testing to normalise it and improve women’s well-being.
Using science and technology, the tampon is briefly inserted to read and record the specific microbiome and PH levels, translated by the PHempon changing colour. This data is sent to a connected app that tracks vaginal health throughout the menstrual cycle, learning each user's baseline and flagging any abnormalities.
Based on the results, the app can suggest solutions to balance out levels, or provide recommendations on medical attention if necessary.
As technology develops, so can PHempon, helping to identify further conditions with women's vaginal health.
