Patient Guide
Aftercare After Gynecologic Procedures in Seoul, Korea
Follow the written instructions you receive. In general: keep the area clean and dry, avoid baths, swimming and tampons until cleared, avoid sex for the advised period, take medicines as prescribed, and attend follow-up. Contact us for fever, increasing pain, heavy bleeding or foul-smelling discharge.
After IUD or implant
- Mild cramping for a day or two is normal
- Spotting may continue for weeks
- Check-up visit as advised
After feminine surgery
- Swelling peaks in the first days and settles over weeks
- Wear loose cotton underwear
- Avoid sex, tampons, swimming and baths for several weeks
- See labiaplasty recovery and vaginoplasty recovery
Warning signs
Fever, worsening pain, heavy bleeding, wound opening or bad-smelling discharge: call 02-761-3072, or see after-hours care.
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Phone 02-761-3072 (+82-2-761-3072)
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Guide by the International Patient Center, Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul. Practical details can change; please confirm with the clinic. Medical disclaimer