Cervicography
A magnified photo of the cervix after a vinegar solution, reviewed for visible changes. Confirmed at Sinsoe (₩35,000).
Available at Sinsoe
A closer look after an abnormal Pap
Colposcopy in Gangnam, Seoul: a closer look at your cervix
Colposcopy is a magnified examination of the cervix with a special microscope, used after an abnormal Pap smear or a high-risk HPV result. At Sinsoe Women's Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, female OB-GYNs offer cervicography, a detailed photo of the cervix, which is ₩35,000 on the clinic's published fee schedule (June 2026, confirm before your visit). Whether colposcopy itself is available for you needs to be confirmed. Message the English-speaking coordinator with your result and a doctor will advise.
Availability: Sinsoe confirms cervicography, a magnified photo of the cervix (₩35,000 on the published fee schedule, June 2026), together with Pap and HPV DNA testing. Whether colposcopy with biopsy is available for you is decided case by case.
- Cervicography confirmed
- All-female OB-GYNs
- Colposcopy: ask the coordinator
- Bring your Pap or HPV result
- 4 min from Eonju Station, Exit 7
- ₩35,000 cervicography, published fee 2026
- 10–20 min typical colposcopy exam
- 5 female doctors on one team
- EN English coordinator from booking to results
The basics
What is colposcopy?
Colposcopy is a follow-up exam, not a screening test. It is used when a Pap smear or HPV test suggests the cervix needs a closer look.
The doctor uses a colposcope, a microscope on a stand that stays outside your body, to see the cervix magnified. A mild vinegar or iodine solution makes abnormal areas easier to see.
If an area looks unusual, a small biopsy can be taken. The biopsy result shows whether there are cell changes (CIN) and how serious they are.
Why it is done Common reasons for colposcopy
- High-grade or repeated low-grade Pap results
- HPV 16 or 18 positive
- An area on the cervix that looks abnormal
- Follow-up after treatment of cell changes
Colposcopy vs cervicography
- Cervicography is a photo of the cervix reviewed for changes. It is confirmed at Sinsoe and can help decide whether colposcopy is needed
- Neither is a treatment. See cervical lesion treatment
Who needs it
When is colposcopy recommended?
Your doctor looks at your Pap result, HPV type and history together.
| Your result | Usual next step |
|---|---|
| ASC-US with high-risk HPV | Colposcopy is often advised |
| LSIL | Often colposcopy or repeat testing, depending on age and history |
| HSIL or ASC-H | Colposcopy is recommended |
| HPV 16 or 18 positive | Colposcopy may be advised even with a normal Pap |
| AGC (glandular cells) | Colposcopy plus further tests of the uterus |
Guidelines vary by country. Your doctor explains what applies to you.
Your options
Ways to look more closely at the cervix
Your doctor chooses based on your result. These approaches are often combined.
Colposcopy
A live magnified exam with a colposcope. Ask the coordinator whether it is available for your case.
Abnormal Pap or HPV 16/18Colposcopy with biopsy
Tiny samples from unusual areas, checked in a lab. The result guides treatment decisions.
Visible abnormal area Step by step
Asking about colposcopy in Gangnam
Start with your result. The team tells you what can be done at Sinsoe and what the next step is.
- 1 Send your result On WhatsApp, in English. Share your Pap or HPV result, even from another country.
- 2 A doctor reviews it A female OB-GYN advises whether cervicography, colposcopy or a repeat test fits best.
- 3 Check in on 2F Bring your passport or Alien Registration Card. Reception and the OB-GYN clinic are on the 2nd floor.
- 4 The exam Similar to a Pap: a speculum, a vinegar solution and a magnified view. Usually 10 to 20 minutes.
- 5 Results and plan Your doctor explains the findings and any biopsy result, and what to do next.
How to prepare
- Book outside your period.
- Avoid sex, tampons and vaginal creams for 48 hours.
- Bring your Pap and HPV results.
- Tell us if you are pregnant. Colposcopy is safe in pregnancy, but biopsy may be delayed.
Is colposcopy painful?
The exam feels like a Pap smear. The vinegar solution may sting slightly. A biopsy feels like a quick pinch or cramp.
After a biopsy, light spotting or dark discharge for a few days is normal.
After the exam
Colposcopy results and risks
Most colposcopies find mild changes or nothing serious. Here is what results can mean.
Normal
No abnormal area
Return to routine screening, usually with a repeat HPV test.
CIN 1
Mild changes
Usually watched, as most go back to normal.
CIN 2 or 3
Moderate to severe changes
Usually treated, for example with LEEP.
Risks
Small
Spotting, mild cramps and, rarely, infection or heavier bleeding after a biopsy.
Expats & visitors
Getting colposcopy in Korea as a foreigner
Abnormal results often arrive while you are far from home. Here is how to plan the next step.
Ongoing follow-up
Bring your Alien Registration Card. We keep your results so each check is compared with the last.
Bring your result
Bring your passport and your result. If colposcopy cannot be done here, your doctor helps you plan where to go next.
English reports
Ask for English results to share with your doctor at home.
Quick answers
Colposcopy in Seoul: common questions
Where can I ask about colposcopy in Gangnam with an English-speaking doctor?
Sinsoe Women's Clinic at 537 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul has female OB-GYNs and an English-speaking coordinator. It is a 4-minute walk from Eonju Station Exit 7 (Line 9). Message +82-10-9517-5719 on WhatsApp with your result.
Does Sinsoe offer colposcopy?
Cervicography is confirmed. Whether colposcopy is available for you needs to be confirmed. Message the coordinator with your result and a doctor will advise.
What is the difference between colposcopy and cervicography?
Colposcopy is a live magnified exam, often with a biopsy. Cervicography is a magnified photo of the cervix that is reviewed afterwards.
Is colposcopy painful?
It feels similar to a Pap smear. A biopsy feels like a quick pinch.
How long does colposcopy take?
Usually about 10 to 20 minutes.
How much does colposcopy cost in Seoul?
It depends on your case and whether a biopsy is needed. Cervicography is ₩35,000 on the clinic's published fee schedule (June 2026). Please confirm before your visit.
Does an abnormal colposcopy mean cancer?
Rarely. Most findings are precancerous changes that can be watched or treated.
Can I have colposcopy during pregnancy?
Yes, it is safe. Biopsies are usually limited and treatment is often delayed until after birth.
Ready when you are
Ask about colposcopy in Gangnam, Seoul
Send your Pap or HPV result in English. A female doctor reviews it and the coordinator tells you the next step.
Sinsoe Women's Clinic
537 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06126, South KoreaEonju Station Exit 7 (4 min) · Yeoksam Station Exit 6 (5 min)
| Mon & Fri | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue, Wed, Thu | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |