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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
In people who are sexually active. Whatever the root cause may be, BV happens when the good and bad bacteria of the vagina become imbalanced, which can also increase your risk of contracting other STDs.14Wisp offers a few different BV treatment options, such as:The antibiotics metronidazole or clindamycin in pill, gel, and cream forms. A one-time purchase costs $65, while a quarterly subscription is $45. Additionally, choosing metronidazole gel (+$43) or clindamycin cream (+$55) will add to the cost.A 7-day supply of over-the-counter boric acid suppositories for a one-time cost of $30, or $9 per month on a subscription basis.A 90-day supply of Lactobacillus acidophilus (a naturally occurring vaginal bacteria) probiotics to use alone or in conjunction with a BV antibiotic. This option costs $30 for a one-time purchase or $9 per month for a subscription.In comparison, Nurx is the only competitor mentioned to also offer BV treatment. No matter your treatment of choice from Nurx (metronidazole gel or pills or clindamycin cream), the cost is $65.Yeast infection treatmentVaginal yeast infections (also called vaginal candidiasis) affect up to 75% of AFAB people at some point throughout their lives.15 Fortunately, these infections are easily treatable. Wisp and Nurx offer the prescription fluconazole (tablets), while Hers sells miconazole (vaginal applicators) for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections.Wisp: Fluconazole costs $65 once or $15 per month on a subscription if symptoms are more frequent.Nurx: Fluconazole is available for $65.Hers: Miconazole vaginal applicators are $19.The main difference between Wisp and Nurx is that Wisp actually sends you two tablets of fluconazole. Treatment usually only consists of one tablet, but Wisp gives you an additional one in case your symptoms don’t fully disappear after two days post-treatment.Additionally, Wisp lists its probiotics and boric acid suppositories as potential yeast infection treatments. Both options cost $30 for a one-time purchase, or $9 per month if you subscribe.Urinary tract infection (UTI) treatmentLike a yeast infection, a UTI is very common and treatable.16 Through Wisp, you can request or have your assigned physician choose one of four oral antibiotics to treat your UTI:Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (Bactrim)Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid (Augmentin)No matter which antibiotic you choose, the cost is the same —$85, as a one-time purchase only.From Nurx, you can get many of the same antibiotics, but for $65, instead. And while Hers treats UTIs through its primary care services ($35), the medications available aren’t publicly listed anywhere at this time.Besides antibiotics, Wisp also offers over-the-counter D-Mannose capsules (a naturally occurring monosaccharide found in some fruits and vegetables that may reduce UTI risk).17 Though it’s listed as $33, the “Get Started” purchase button is currently missing from the product page. If you’re interested in D-Mannose or other alternative OTC treatments for the
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