Sunny's Life hack tip for expats visiting gynecolgoy clinic for the first time

Step-by-step guide for ex-pats visiting a gynecology clinic for the first time in Korea:

What should you do if you start feeling discomfort in your private area, need a consultation regarding your hormone levels, or want to address hormonal issues? You might wonder if you can receive the level of consultation you expect in Korea without speaking Korean.

Moreover, if you are unfamiliar with the culture and language, it can be frustrating. You may easily become passive and postpone addressing your symptoms until they become alarming enough to seek out any available clinic.

The number of foreign visitors to Korea has been increasing since the relaxation of pandemic restrictions. Consequently, medical facilities in Korea are preparing to offer optimal medical services for foreign patients and promote them.

Nowadays, you can easily find clinics with language services through a Google web search. This search will provide a list of clinics where language assistance is available.

After carefully reading and selecting a preferred clinic, you can contact them or visit without making an appointment. Sometimes, the phone line may be busy, so walking in during their office hours is acceptable. Please remember that you must have a referral letter from your previous hospital for registration when visiting university hospitals.

Procedure at the Clinic:

First, approach the counter, and the clinic staff will ask for your ID (passport/ARC), telephone number, and current address in Korea.

Once your registration is complete, you will have your blood pressure measured and your weight recorded. If there aren't many patients waiting, you will be called promptly for the history-taking process. 

During this step, a nurse will ask you several questions to understand your gynecological history, and you answer them one by one.

Once everything is done, you will be ready to meet the doctor!

The process will take approximately 30 to 60 minutes, so setting up an appointment will be available for subsequent visits, allowing you to avoid waiting times.

Once you decide to visit the clinic, registration is straightforward and simple. So, don't be nervous about seeking care whenever necessary. The caregivers in Korea are ready to help you.

Happy Visit!