Abstract: Apparatus for quick screening for vaginal moisture pH level as related to a pre-selected pH level, comprising a manipulable element including a probe insertible into the vagina, at least one pH indicator on the element, the indicator characterized as producing a color which corresponds to pH level of vaginal moisture contacting the indicator, and a local comparison zone on the element having a color corresponding to a predetermined pH level, and positioned and shaped for quick color comparison with the color of the indicator after indicator contact with vaginal moisture. A test site for vaginosis may also be located on the probe, in non-interfering relation with said indicator and/or said zone.

Abstract: The method of quickly screening for vaginal moisture conditions, that includes providing a manually manipulable element including a probe insertible into the vagina; providing one or more pH indicating first test site or sites on one portion of the probe; providing a vaginosis test site on another portion of the probe; manipulating the probe to transfer vaginal moisture to the sites, and, therefore, externally of the vagina, applying an hydroxide to the vaginosis test site, to come in contact with moisture at the vaginosis test site; and detecting presences of an amine or amines produced at the vaginosis site.