STD Clinic

Chlamydia Testing & Treatment in Seoul, Korea

Chlamydia is a common bacterial STD that often causes no symptoms. Untreated, it can spread to the uterus and fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems. It is diagnosed with a swab test and cured with antibiotics, and partners should be treated too.

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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What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection passed through sexual contact. Together with gonorrhea, it is one of the main causes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

Symptoms

Many women have no symptoms. When present, they include painful urination and yellow discharge, which can be mistaken for a bladder infection or vaginitis.

Why it matters

Silent chlamydia can travel through the cervix into the uterus, tubes and pelvis. Inflammation there can damage the fallopian tubes, a known cause of infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

Testing and treatment

Chlamydia is included in every STD panel and in our Dami Basic 2 checkup. Treatment is antibiotics, typically completing within about a week. Your partner should also be tested and treated, and you should avoid sex until both of you are finished.

Who should test

Anyone with a new partner, anyone planning pregnancy (see the preconception checkup), and anyone with discharge or pelvic pain.

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