Often fine to monitor
- Small fibroids found by chance on a scan
- No heavy bleeding, pain or pressure
- Close to menopause, when fibroids usually shrink
- An ultrasound every 6 to 12 months to check size
Keep your uterus, lose the fibroid
Fibroid Removal in Gangnam, Seoul, with uterus-preserving options first
Fibroid (myoma) removal means shrinking, destroying or cutting out uterine fibroids, the common non-cancerous growths in the muscle of the uterus. At Sinsoe Women's Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, female OB-GYNs offer HIFU with no incision, radiofrequency (RF) ablation, injection therapy, and laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy. Your fibroids are first mapped by ultrasound and sorted into one of 8 types, so the method fits your fibroid. An English-speaking coordinator stays with you from the first message to follow-up.
- HIFU & RF ablation from ₩5,000,000
- Uterus-preserving options
- 8-type fibroid mapping by ultrasound
- Contrast MRI before and after HIFU
- Surgery center on B2
- 8 fibroid types mapped by ultrasound
- 30–60 min for an RF ablation session
- 50–70% typical volume shrinkage 6 months after RF
- 5 female doctors on one team
The basics
What is fibroid (myoma) removal?
Uterine fibroids, also called myomas or leiomyomas, are benign growths of the uterine muscle. They are very common, especially in your 30s and 40s, and many cause no trouble at all.
When they do cause heavy periods, pain, pressure on the bladder or a swollen belly, treatment can help. Today, removal does not always mean surgery. Some methods destroy the fibroid with heat and let your body absorb it over months.
Which method suits you depends on the size, number and position of your fibroids, your symptoms and whether you want to get pregnant later. Your doctor explains the trade-offs of each option in plain English.
Know what you're getting What treatment can help with
- Heavy or long periods and the anemia they cause
- Pelvic pressure, bloating or a visibly larger belly
- Needing to pee often because a fibroid presses on the bladder
- Period pain and lower back pain
- Keeping your uterus when you don't want a hysterectomy
What it does not do
- It does not stop new fibroids from growing later. Regular checks with a GYN ultrasound are still needed
- HIFU and RF do not make the fibroid disappear on the day. It shrinks over months
Who it's for
Do your fibroids need treatment?
Small fibroids without symptoms are often just watched. Treatment is worth discussing when they affect your life or keep growing.
Signs treatment may help
- Periods that soak through pads or last more than 7 days
- Tiredness or anemia from blood loss
- Pressure, bloating or frequent urination
- A fibroid that grows quickly between scans
- Fibroids that may affect plans to get pregnant
Get seen the same day if you have:
- Very heavy bleeding that soaks a pad every hour
- Sudden, severe pelvic pain, especially with fever
- Dizziness or fainting during your period
Message us on WhatsApp straight away. If it is an emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Your options
Fibroid treatments at Sinsoe
Your doctor picks the method from your ultrasound type, fibroid size and number, and your plans for pregnancy.
HIFU (no incision)
Focused ultrasound heats and destroys the fibroid through the skin of the belly, with no cut. Sinsoe uses PRO HIFU and ALPINION devices, and you go home the same day. Contrast MRI is done before and after.
Large or many fibroidsRF ablation
A thin needle passed through the vagina heats the fibroid from the inside in 30 to 60 minutes. Fibroids typically shrink by about 50 to 70% in volume by 6 months.
Smaller single fibroidsMyomectomy surgery
The fibroid is cut out by laparoscopic or robotic surgery, or through a hysteroscope when it grows inside the cavity. See laparoscopy.
Removal in one go Step by step
Your fibroid treatment in Gangnam, step by step
Most patients need two visits: one to map the fibroids, one for treatment. Visitors can often plan both around a short stay.
- 1 Message us in English On WhatsApp. Send any past scan or MRI reports and tell us your symptoms and travel dates.
- 2 Check in on 2F Bring your passport or Alien Registration Card. Reception and the OB-GYN clinic are on the 2nd floor.
- 3 Ultrasound mapping A female OB-GYN scans your uterus, sorts each fibroid into one of 8 types and explains which methods fit.
- 4 Treatment day HIFU or RF is done the same day you go home. Surgery takes place in the B2 surgery center, with rest in a 5F recovery room.
- 5 Follow-up scans Ultrasound or MRI checks show how the fibroid shrinks over the next months. If you live abroad, take your English reports to your home doctor.
How to prepare
- Bring earlier ultrasound or MRI reports, translated if you have them.
- Tell your doctor about blood thinners and any allergy to contrast dye.
- Your coordinator tells you how long to fast if you will have sedation.
- Plan for someone to take you home after sedation or surgery.
What recovery feels like
After HIFU or RF, most women feel mild cramps or pelvic aching for a few days and go back to desk work within 1 to 3 days. Some spotting or watery discharge is normal after RF.
After a myomectomy, recovery takes longer, usually 1 to 2 weeks for laparoscopy. Your doctor tells you when you can exercise, have sex and try for pregnancy.
Honest comparison
Results, recovery and risks of each method
No method is right for everyone. Here is how they compare, including the side effects to know about.
HIFU
No incision, same-day
Fibroid shrinks over 6 months to 2 years. Possible skin redness, belly or back pain, and rarely skin burns or nerve irritation. Not suitable for every fibroid position.
RF ablation
Thin needle via the vagina
About 50 to 70% shrinkage by 6 months and symptom relief for most women. Possible cramps, discharge, and rarely infection or bleeding.
Laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy
Small cuts, fibroid taken out
Fibroid is removed at once and checked in the lab. Surgical risks include bleeding, infection and adhesions. You may need a Cesarean in a later pregnancy.
Injection therapy
About 30 minutes, monthly
A medicine is injected into the fibroid. Usually part of a plan with other treatments, not a stand-alone cure.
New fibroids can grow after any method except hysterectomy. Your doctor explains what is right if you want to get pregnant.
Expats & visitors
Getting fibroid treatment in Korea as a foreigner
Many women come to Seoul for a uterus-preserving option they could not get at home. Here is how to plan it.
Treatment and follow-up in one place
Bring your Alien Registration Card. Follow-up scans are done in the same clinic, so your doctor can compare each one.
Plan your days
After HIFU or RF, most women can fly after a few days of rest. After surgery, plan at least 1 to 2 weeks in Seoul. Your doctor confirms when it is safe to fly.
English reports for home
Ask for an English medical certificate and your scan reports so your home doctor can continue follow-up.
Quick answers
Fibroid removal in Seoul: common questions
Where can I get fibroid treatment in Gangnam with an English-speaking doctor?
Sinsoe Women's Clinic at 537 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul treats fibroids with HIFU, RF ablation and surgery, by female OB-GYNs with an English-speaking coordinator. It is a 4-minute walk from Eonju Station Exit 7 (Line 9). Book on WhatsApp at +82-10-9517-5719.
How much does fibroid treatment cost in Seoul?
From the clinic's published fee schedule (June 2026), HIFU for fibroids starts from ₩5,000,000 and RF fibroid ablation from ₩5,000,000. The final cost depends on the size and number of fibroids. Confirm before your visit.
Can fibroids be removed without surgery?
Often, yes. HIFU uses focused ultrasound through the skin, and RF ablation uses a thin needle through the vagina. Neither leaves a scar on your belly.
Which is better for me, HIFU or RF ablation?
RF ablation usually suits smaller fibroids. HIFU is often better for fibroids over 10 cm or for several fibroids. Your doctor decides after mapping them by ultrasound.
Is HIFU for fibroids painful?
You may feel warmth, pressure or cramping during treatment, and you are given medicine to stay comfortable. Mild pain for a few days afterwards is common.
Can I get pregnant after fibroid treatment?
Many women do. Talk to your doctor before choosing, because the best method depends on your fibroid and your timing. After a myomectomy you may be advised to wait before trying.
Will my fibroids come back?
The treated fibroid rarely regrows, but new fibroids can appear until menopause. A yearly ultrasound keeps track.
Can tourists get fibroid treatment in Seoul?
Yes. Visitors pay self-pay. Send your scans and travel dates on WhatsApp, and the coordinator helps plan the visit and recovery days.
Ready when you are
Book a fibroid consultation in Gangnam, Seoul
Send your symptoms and any scan reports in English. A coordinator replies with a time for an ultrasound and consultation with a female OB-GYN.
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 |
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| Tue, Wed, Thu | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |