Medicines
Anti-inflammatories, medicines that help blood clot during your period, or hormones such as the pill or a progestogen. Iron if you are anemic.
First step
You don't have to plan life around your period
Heavy Period Treatment in Gangnam, Seoul, that gives you control back
Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) means periods so heavy or long that they disrupt your life, for example soaking a pad or tampon every hour, or bleeding for more than 7 days. At Sinsoe Women's Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, a female OB-GYN looks for the cause with ultrasound and blood tests. Treatment ranges from medicine and a hormonal IUD to uterus-preserving HIFU when fibroids or adenomyosis are the cause. An English-speaking coordinator helps you throughout.
- Uterus-preserving options
- All-female doctors
- Fibroid & adenomyosis center
- Mirena ₩350,000 (published fee)
- 4 min from Eonju Station, Exit 7
- 7+ days of bleeding is longer than normal
- 1 hour soaking a pad this fast is a warning sign
- 5 female doctors on one team
- EN English coordinator from booking to results
The basics
What is heavy menstrual bleeding?
Doctors call periods heavy when the bleeding affects your daily life. Signs include changing a pad or tampon every hour or two, needing to change at night, passing clots larger than a coin, or bleeding for more than 7 days.
Heavy periods often have a cause in the uterus, such as fibroids, adenomyosis or polyps. Hormone changes, thyroid problems, some blood-clotting disorders, and a copper IUD can also make periods heavier.
Losing a lot of blood every month can cause iron-deficiency anemia, which makes you tired, short of breath and pale. Treatment can make a big difference to your energy.
Is this you? Signs your periods are too heavy
- Soaking through a pad or tampon every 1 to 2 hours
- Using double protection or changing at night
- Clots larger than a coin
- Bleeding for more than 7 days
- Feeling tired, dizzy or short of breath
Different from
- Bleeding between periods, after sex or after menopause. See abnormal bleeding diagnosis
Common causes
What causes heavy periods
Finding the cause decides the treatment. Most causes are benign and treatable.
| Cause | What it means |
|---|---|
| Fibroids | Benign muscle growths in the uterus. Size and position matter more than number. |
| Adenomyosis | Lining tissue grows into the uterine wall, causing heavy, painful periods. |
| Endometrial polyps | Small growths of the lining that can be removed. See uterine polyp removal. |
| Hormonal imbalance | Common in teenagers, with PCOS and in the years before menopause, when ovulation is irregular. |
| Other causes | Thyroid problems, blood-clotting disorders, some medicines and the copper IUD. |
Get help the same day if you have:
- Bleeding that soaks a pad every hour for several hours
- Dizziness, fainting or a racing heart
- Heavy bleeding with a positive pregnancy test
Message us on WhatsApp straight away. If you feel faint or the bleeding is very heavy, go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Treatment
Treatment options for heavy periods
Most women start with medicine. If a fibroid, polyp or adenomyosis is the cause, treating it directly can help more.
Hormonal IUD
A Mirena IUD releases a small dose of hormone in the uterus and often makes periods much lighter. Published fee ₩350,000 (June 2026; confirm).
Long-term controlTreating the cause
HIFU or RF ablation for fibroids and adenomyosis, hysteroscopic polyp removal, D&C, or fibroid surgery.
Fibroids, polyps Step by step
Your heavy-bleeding visit in Seoul
A clear diagnosis comes first. Then you choose a treatment with your doctor.
- 1 Message us in English On WhatsApp. Tell us how heavy your periods are and how long they last.
- 2 Check in on 2F Bring your passport or Alien Registration Card. You can come even while bleeding.
- 3 Talk with your doctor A female OB-GYN asks about your periods, energy levels and family history.
- 4 Ultrasound and blood tests A pelvic ultrasound to look for fibroids, adenomyosis or polyps, and blood tests for anemia and hormones.
- 5 Your treatment plan Your doctor explains the cause and the options. For HIFU, an MRI is done before treatment.
Helpful to note
- How many pads or tampons you use on your heaviest day
- How many days you bleed
- Whether you pass clots
- Any tiredness, dizziness or shortness of breath
A uterus-preserving option
HIFU uses focused ultrasound from outside the body to heat and shrink fibroids or adenomyosis. There is no incision and you usually go home the same day. Fibroids shrink gradually over 6 months to 2 years, and bleeding often improves before that.
Published fee: from ₩5,000,000 (June 2026; confirm before your visit). Your doctor tells you if you are a candidate.
Compare
Heavy bleeding treatments compared
Each option has its own benefits, downsides and recovery. Your doctor helps you weigh them.
Medicines
Taken during periods or daily
No procedure, quick to start. May cause stomach upset or hormone side effects such as spotting.
Mirena
Hormonal IUD, years of use
Bleeding usually much lighter after a few months. Irregular spotting at first, small risk of expulsion.
HIFU or RF ablation
For fibroids and adenomyosis
Keeps the uterus, no incision. Possible side effects include pain, skin irritation or a short discharge. Results build over months.
Surgery
Polyp removal, myomectomy, hysterectomy
Removes the cause directly. Needs anesthesia and recovery time, with the usual surgical risks.
Expats & visitors
Getting heavy periods treated in Korea as a foreigner
Some women come to Seoul for a uterus-preserving option. Others live here and want a long-term plan.
Ongoing care
We follow your blood count, scans and treatment over time, in English.
Plan with the coordinator
Send your recent scans or MRI. The coordinator tells you which steps need you in Seoul and for how long.
English documents
Ask for an English report, receipt or medical certificate for your insurer.
Quick answers
Heavy periods: common questions
Where can I get heavy period treatment in Gangnam with an English-speaking doctor?
Sinsoe Women's Clinic is at 537 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Eonju Station Exit 7 (Line 9). All doctors are female, and an English-speaking coordinator helps you from booking to results. Message us on WhatsApp at +82-10-9517-5719.
How do I know if my period is too heavy?
If you soak a pad or tampon every 1 to 2 hours, bleed for more than 7 days, pass large clots, or feel tired and dizzy, your periods may be too heavy. A check-up is a good idea.
Can heavy periods cause anemia?
Yes. Losing a lot of blood every month can lower your iron. A simple blood test checks this, and iron supplements help.
Does Mirena stop heavy periods?
Mirena makes periods much lighter for most women, and some stop bleeding altogether. It can take a few months to settle.
Can fibroids be treated without surgery?
Often, yes. HIFU and radiofrequency ablation shrink fibroids without removing the uterus. Your doctor checks size, number and position to see if you are a candidate.
How much does heavy bleeding treatment cost in Seoul?
It depends on the cause. From the clinic's published fee schedule (June 2026): gynecologic ultrasound ₩100,000, Mirena ₩350,000, HIFU or RF fibroid ablation from ₩5,000,000. Confirm before your visit.
Is it safe to come in while I'm bleeding?
Yes. An ultrasound can still be done, and seeing the bleeding can even help your doctor.
What if the bleeding becomes an emergency?
If you soak a pad every hour for several hours or feel faint, go to an emergency room. In the clinic, emergency measures such as balloon tamponade can help control bleeding.
Ready when you are
Book a heavy-bleeding consultation in Gangnam, Seoul
Tell us how heavy your periods are and the day you'd like to come. A coordinator replies in English.
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 |