
On-demand testing
Access a lab requisition online to be assessed for bacterial vaginosis and other genital infections.

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Discreet diagnosis
Know your status with secure digital results from your healthcare practitioner.

Proactive support
Get routine testing reminders and quick access to a treatment plan if needed.

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How Felix works
Tell us about your health
Answer a few simple questions about your health.

Complete your lab work
Receive a lab requisition and visit your local lab to complete your tests.

Consult with a practitioner
Your healthcare practitioner will provide a detailed review of your results, deliver a diagnosis, and prescribe treatment if applicable.

Ongoing care and support
Get regular testing and unlimited access to your healthcare practitioner through chat.

What exactly is bacterial vaginosis?
What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?
Common signs and symptoms:
- Strong fish-like vaginal odour
- Grey or white vaginal discharge
- Pain, irritation or itching
- A burning sensation when urinating
How to prepare for a bacterial vaginosis test
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Questions about bacterial vaginosis testing? We have answers
BV Testing
How is BV diagnosed?
The bacterial vaginosis (BV) diagnosis process is done through testing, in order to help identify the condition.
We’re happy to say that you can request BV tests online in Canada with Felix. Your practitioner will walk you through what you need to know about testing for bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Can Felix help me access testing for bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
Yes, Felix can help you access testing for bacterial vaginosis (BV), as long as you’re over the age of 18 and you reside in one of the provinces we service across Canada.
The first step towards accessing BV tests is to complete a short online assessment online, through our secure, chat-based platform. One of our practitioners will typically respond to your request within 24 hours.
If they believe that you could benefit from bacterial vaginosis tests, they can provide you with access to them.
SIDE NOTE: At this time, Felix only provides methods for how to test for bacterial vaginosis (BV), as well as support and direction on where to seek next steps.
Can bacterial vaginosis go away on its own? What happens if left untreated?
Yes, bacterial vaginosis is usually mild and may go away on its own. However, because BV is caused by a bacterial infection, in some cases, it would be best to chat with a healthcare practitioner, like the ones at Felix.
A bacterial vaginosis home test can help identify the presence of this bacteria, before it has a chance to grow and spread to the point of impacting your comfort. Getting a BV test can be a way to quickly help your healthcare team with your bacterial vaginosis diagnosis process.
Can bacterial vaginosis symptoms reappear?
Yes, because BV is caused by a bacterial overgrowth, it can reappear again in the future.
If you begin to develop BV symptoms again in the future, please contact your healthcare practitioner for further assistance.
How long does it take to get a BV diagnosis?
Getting BV tests online in Canada through Felix is a quick and seamless process. To get started ordering your online vaginal infection tests, complete a short online assessment (it only takes a few minutes to complete), one of our healthcare professionals will typically respond to your request within 24 hours.
Felix’s pharmacy partners can then ship your BV rapid test directly to your doorstep, for no additional charge. This process takes approximately 5-6 business days from the time you request kits for how to test for bacterial vaginosis.
Once you receive your lab requisition and have the lab work completed, it takes approximately 5-10 business days to receive your results.
Who is eligible for online visits & STI testing through Felix?
Anyone over the age of 18 that requires an online assessment or STI testing can make a request through Felix’s secure, chat-based online assessment system.
You must also be a resident of Canada and live within one of the provinces that Felix services.
SIDE NOTE: Felix does not currently offer our services for patients under the age of 18. If you’re experiencing symptoms of an STI and believe you require testing, be sure to contact your healthcare practitioner, as they may be able to provide you with support.
How long does it take to get results from a bacterial vaginosis test?
Getting a Bacterial Vaginosis test from Felix is a quick, convenient, and accessible process for patients across Canada. Complete a short assessment, and if your practitioner believes BV
Once you’ve received your online BV test, you can complete it at a lab, depending on your schedule.
It will take approximately 5-10 business days for the lab to process your results and get back to your healthcare team with the results. You can click here for more information relating to what you need to know before your lab test.
Are my STI test results private & confidential?
It’s important to remember that all positive cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), will be automatically reported to the local public health authority in some provinces. This is a legal requirement that medical facilities and service providers must abide by in those areas.
When this occurs, these reports are strictly kept confidential. The purpose is to ensure that regions can monitor potential STI outbreaks in areas.
Rarely, the local public health team may contact you privately, in order to ensure that your sexual partners have been informed about potential infection. This is a standard practice to help protect everyone’s health, when it occurs it’s not meant to feel accusatory or judgemental. To understand our full information practices, please refer to our privacy policy.
Online Visits
How does the visit work?
After creating an account, you will complete a medical assessment for evaluation by one of the Felix healthcare practitioners.
During your assessment, you will have the opportunity to send your practitioner questions via secure messaging.
In most cases, practitioners will complete your assessment with secure messaging alone but sometimes they may determine you require an audio or video visit and/or further diagnostic testing to help determine the best treatment plan for you.
If your practitioner has determined a prescription treatment is appropriate, they will approve your visit and write you a prescription. Our pharmacy will then ship your prescription to your home.
You’ll be able to message your healthcare practitioner if you have questions or want to make changes to your treatment at any time.
Do I need to complete my online visit at a scheduled time?
No. We use an asynchronous telemedicine model so you can complete your online visit in your own time and we save your progress so you can come back later to finish it.
If you are completing a visit in the mental health or weight loss categories, your healthcare practitioner may require a phone or video call to discuss your medical profile further during the assessment process.
Does the online visit require a phone or video appointment?
Most assessments do not require a phone or video conversation. Once a prescriber has reviewed the info in your assessment they will respond to you via secure instant messages that you can access within your Felix account.
If you are completing a visit in the mental health or weight loss categories, your healthcare practitioner may require a phone or video call to discuss your medical profile further during the assessment process.
How quickly will a healthcare practitioner review my online visit?
You can expect to receive a response from a healthcare practitioner within 24 hours of submission. If you’ve been waiting longer than this, please email hello@felixforyou.ca and we’ll look into it.
Can I just get the treatment and skip the online visit?
No. A visit with a licensed healthcare practitioner is required for all treatments currently provided through Felix’s service.
Shipping
How long will it take to get my treatment?
Not long. After completing your assessment, a practitioner will generally respond within 24 hours, and often much sooner.
Treatment plans will be processed within 2-3 business days of your approval date if there is nothing blocking fulfillment.
All packages are shipped via Express Post, which usually takes 2-3 business days. You will receive an email with your tracking number once your treatment has been shipped.
Will my shipment be affected by the Canada Post strike?
Because we work with multiple delivery partners, your shipments won’t be affected by the Canada Post Strike. We are working to ensure that your medication will be processed and shipped according to schedule. Learn more about how to navigate the service disruption here.
Is your packaging discreet?
Absolutely. All Felix shipments arrive in a nondescript blister package so you can have your treatment shipped wherever makes sense for you as long as there is someone there to sign for it.
Do I have to be home to receive my package?
A signature upon delivery may be required.
How much does it cost to ship my treatment?
There is currently no cost to have your treatment shipped to you from our Felix Pharmacy network.
Insurance
Am I covered by my insurance?
Treatment coverage varies greatly between different insurance plans.
The good news is that if you are covered, Felix can bill your insurer directly, and then process your treatment plan at no additional cost to you. We recommend that you upload your private and/or provincial benefit card during the online visit so that our pharmacy partner can apply any coverage you are eligible for before processing your treatment plan.
Insurance coverage for treatment plans through Felix doesn't include the cost of your visit.
Is the online visit covered by my insurance or provincial health plans?
A Felix online visit is considered asynchronous since it is conveniently completed through a secure chat bases system. Currently, asynchronous visits are not covered by insurance or provincial health plans so you will be charged a visit fee, depending on the category of treatment you are requesting.
Is the medication covered by my insurance or provincial health plans?
Medication coverage varies greatly between different plans, provinces, and has specific criteria that determine eligibility. For private insurance, we recommend contacting your benefits administrator with your details and the Drug Identification Number (DIN) and the drug name to determine your coverage.
For more details on provincial health plan coverage see below:
Alberta: Learn more about AHCIP here. Search for covered drugs here.
British Columbia: Learn more about MSP here. Search for covered drugs here.
Manitoba: Learn more about MHSIP here. Search for covered drugs here.
Newfoundland and Labrador: Learn more about MCP here. Search for covered drugs here.
Nova Scotia: Learn more about MSI here. Search for covered drugs here.
Ontario: Learn more about OHIP+ here. Search for covered drugs here.
Prince Edward Island: Learn more about Health PEI here. Search for covered drugs here.
Saskatchewan: Learn more about Saskatchewan Health Coverage here. Search for covered drugs here.
Is birth control covered by OHIP in Ontario?
OHIP+ covers some birth control for eligible residents of Ontario who are under 25 years old and do not have private insurance. You can check if your birth control medication is covered here. Make sure to upload your Ontario health card during your online visit so our pharmacy partners can apply your coverage directly.
Felix 101
What is Felix?
Felix is Canada’s first truly integrated healthcare platform. We provide on-demand treatment for everyday health needs like weight loss, mental health, sexual health, and more. Founded in 2019, our digital-first approach to healthcare includes everything from diagnosis to prescription — all accessible from the comfort of home.
Does Felix replace my doctor?
No. Felix provides a faster, hassle-free way for you to get a treatment plan for certain conditions, but our service does not replace your primary care provider. For matters that extend beyond obtaining a lifestyle treatment safely and easily, we encourage you to consult your primary health practitioner in person — whether for checkups, personal health concerns, or to inform them about your current treatments or treatment plans.
Can I be accurately assessed remotely?
Absolutely. Our online assessments have been designed to ask all the necessary questions required for diagnosis. We've worked with specialists to create an assessment process that can provide sufficient information for the healthcare practitioner to determine whether or not you are eligible for a prescription and craft an appropriate treatment plan.
It's an emergency. What do I do?
Call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room immediately. Felix is not intended for medical emergencies. Once the emergency has been addressed or resolved, contact your prescribing practitioner to inform them of your experience as this may impact your current treatment plan.
Who can use Felix?
Anyone who is 18 years or older older (16 or older for acne and birth control prescriptions), and is located in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan or Ontario. We cannot ship treatments outside of these provinces at this time.
Our Healthcare Practitioners
How do I communicate with my Felix practitioner?
Your Felix practitioner will message you via secure instant message. You’ll receive an email when you have a new message and can respond to these from within your Felix account.
Can I see the same Felix practitioner after my initial assessment?
You will have the ability to chat with your designated Felix practitioner for the entirety of your prescription length. When your prescription is nearing completion, we will email you to submit a checkup visit so one of our prescribers can renew your prescription.
Our matching system is based on availability, so we can’t guarantee you’ll be paired with the same healthcare practitioner at your renewal visit.
Who are the practitioners that will be reviewing my online visit?
They are all licensed, real Canadian healthcare practitioners! All online visits submitted via Felix are reviewed by them and they must be licensed in your province to prescribe you the medication. It is these healthcare practitioners, and not Felix, who determine whether or not to write you a prescription, as well as the appropriate dosage (where applicable).
What does your medical team do?
Our medical team and board members help oversee each of our treatments to ensure our medical assessments are thorough, safe, personalized, and provide best-in-class care. Our pharmacists provide treatment support through medication counselling and education.