Women's Health Checkups

Pap Smear & Cervical Cancer Screening in Seoul, Korea

Cervical cancer screening checks cervical cells with a Pap smear (cytology) and an HPV DNA test. The cervix can be seen directly during a speculum exam, so cells are easy to sample and cancer can be caught early. Most women should screen every 6–12 months to once a year at Dami.

The Clinic

Dami Women's Clinic

Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN
5F Ilex Tower, 375 Yeouidaebang-ro
Yeouido, Seoul · Saetgang Stn, Line 9

 

Hours

Mon, Wed, Thu — 9:30 to 19:00
Tue, Fri — 9:30 to 20:00
Sat — 9:30 to 15:00

Closed for lunch 13:00–14:00, the 2nd Saturday, Sundays and holidays.

 

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Why screen?

Cervical cancer is caused by persistent HPV infection. Earlier sexual debut, multiple partners and a partner's HPV infection mean it is now diagnosed in younger women too. The main symptom, when there is one, is bleeding, including bleeding after sex or spotting between periods.

Why it is so effective

Most internal organs need CT or MRI to examine. The cervix, however, sits at the top of the vagina and is fully visible with a speculum, so your doctor can collect cells directly. That makes early detection and treatment possible without imaging.

Our screening package

  • Cervical cytology (Pap smear)
  • HPV DNA test

Screening is also included in the Dami Basic 1, 2 and 3 checkups.

How often?

We recommend every 6–12 months, and at least once a year, because any single test can occasionally miss changes.

Abnormal result?

Atypical or low-grade cells are usually inflammation or early, pre-cancerous change. Follow-up tests are usually all that is needed. Ask about the HPV vaccine too. For timing, see the best time in your cycle for tests.

In English

Speak with a gynecologist who explains every step.

Phone 02-761-3072 · KakaoTalk 다미산부인과

Reviewed by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), led by Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency in Korea, call 119. Medical disclaimer