Checkups
Can I have a gynecology exam if I've never had sex? Gynecologist in Seoul, Korea
The short answer
Yes. Tell the doctor at the start, and the exam is adapted: no speculum, and ultrasound is done another way, such as over the abdomen. Dami's DA checkup is designed specifically for women who have never had intercourse and includes ultrasound, discharge test, blood and urine tests, hepatitis and vitamin D.
In Korea, clinics routinely ask whether you have had sexual experience so they can choose the right exam. It is a medical question, not a judgment.
See the comprehensive women's checkup (DA) and useful Korean phrases.
Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center