Columns in English
These are English editions of columns written and reviewed by the doctors of Thebom Women's Clinic (Hanam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea). Each article links to its Korean original, and the figures and numbers are kept identical to that original.
Why Should Brazilian Laser Hair Removal Be Done at a Gynaecology Clinic?
How Brazilian laser hair removal works, why it should be done at a gynaecology clinic, and how to care for the skin afterwards.
A Lump Was Found on Breast Ultrasound: Should You Worry Right Away?
How benign and malignant lumps are told apart when a tumour is found on breast ultrasound, and how the decision to move on to a biopsy is made.
Swelling and Sitz Baths After Labiaplasty: When Is It Safe?
A phase-by-phase guide to recovery after labiaplasty, from cold compresses and sitz baths to the return to daily life, and what to watch at each point.
When Should You Have Cervical Cancer Screening, and How Do You Read the Results?
Who is eligible for national cervical cancer screening and how often, what the cell test results (ASCUS, LSIL, HSIL) mean, and when an HPV test or colposcopy is needed.
Birth Control Pill Generations: How Should You Choose Between Them?
The differences in ingredients between generations of oral contraceptive pills, and the blood clot risk factors to check first when choosing one.
Which Supplements Should I Take at Each Stage of Pregnancy?
How supplement needs change through pregnancy, from folic acid early on to iron in the middle stage and calcium later, and which combinations reduce absorption when taken together.
Early Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: Why Are They So Easy to Miss?
The early symptoms of ovarian cancer and its survival rates by stage, and why finding it early matters so much.
Morning Sickness in Early Pregnancy: How Can It Be Eased?
What causes morning sickness in early pregnancy, and how adjusting meals and fluids can ease the symptoms.
This content is general medical information and may not apply to every individual. Diagnosis and treatment are decided through a consultation.