STD Clinic

HPV Testing & Care in Seoul, Korea

HPV is a very common sexually transmitted virus. High-risk types, especially 16 and 18, cause most cervical cancers; low-risk types 6 and 11 cause genital warts. There is no drug that removes HPV, but most infections clear on their own within about two years. Regular screening and vaccination protect you.

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 HPV?

Human papillomavirus has many numbered types, grouped into high-risk and low-risk. Types 16 and 18 are behind roughly 70% of cervical cancers. Types 6 and 11 cause warts on the vulva or genitals.

How common is it?

HPV spreads easily through sexual contact. A significant share of sexually active adults carry it at any time, often without knowing.

Does it go away?

There is no medicine that kills HPV, but the immune system clears most infections: around 70% disappear within about two years. Persistent high-risk infection is what needs monitoring.

Testing at Dami

HPV DNA testing is part of the Dami Basic checkup, the cervical cancer screening package and the STD 7, 10 and 21 panels.

Vaccination

The HPV vaccine is recommended even if you already have HPV: once your current infection clears, the vaccine helps protect against re-infection and other types. HPV can also cause oral, anal and penile cancers, so vaccinating men is increasingly common.

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