Patient Guide
Korean Phrases for the Gynecologist in Seoul, Korea
Helpful words include 산부인과 (sanbuingwa, OB/GYN), 생리 (saengni, period), 마지막 생리 시작일 (first day of last period), 분비물 (bunbimul, discharge), 가려워요 (itchy), 아파요 (it hurts), 임신 (pregnancy), 피임 (contraception), 처방전 (prescription) and 영수증 (receipt).
| English | Korean | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| OB/GYN clinic | 산부인과 | sanbuingwa |
| Period | 생리 | saengni |
| First day of last period | 마지막 생리 시작일 | majimak saengni sijagil |
| Discharge | 분비물 / 냉 | bunbimul / naeng |
| It's itchy | 가려워요 | garyeowoyo |
| It hurts | 아파요 | apayo |
| Bleeding | 출혈 | chulhyeol |
| Pregnancy | 임신 | imsin |
| Contraception | 피임 | piim |
| I have / have not had sex | 성관계 경험 있어요 / 없어요 | seonggwangye gyeongheom isseoyo / eopseoyo |
| Vaginitis | 질염 | jiryeom |
| Bladder infection | 방광염 | banggwangyeom |
| Prescription | 처방전 | cheobangjeon |
| Pharmacy | 약국 | yakguk |
| Receipt | 영수증 | yeongsujeung |
| Please speak slowly | 천천히 말해 주세요 | cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo |
At Dami you can speak English; these help at pharmacies and elsewhere.
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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