Physical changes
- Hot flushes and night sweats
- Irregular, heavier or lighter periods
- Vaginal dryness and pain during sex
- Needing to pee often, or leaking
- Joint aches and dry skin
Care for the whole transition
Menopause Therapy in Gangnam, Seoul, for your whole health
Menopause therapy is care that helps you through the change: easing symptoms such as hot flushes, poor sleep and vaginal dryness, and protecting your bones, heart and breasts for the years ahead. At Sinsoe Women's Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, a female OB-GYN reviews your symptoms, arranges the right check-ups and talks through all options, from lifestyle changes to hormone therapy. A DXA bone density scan can be done on site, with the result in about 10 minutes. An English-speaking coordinator supports you throughout.
- DXA bone density on site
- Female doctors only
- Mammography and ultrasound in-house
- Hormone and non-hormone options
- Open Saturdays until 4 PM
- ~10 min for your bone density result
- 5 female doctors on one team
- EN English coordinator from booking to results
- Sat open until 4 PM
The basics
What is menopause therapy?
Menopause is your last period, confirmed after 12 months without one. The years around it, called perimenopause, can bring irregular periods, hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, poor sleep and vaginal dryness.
Menopause therapy looks at more than symptoms. Lower estrogen also affects your bones, heart, bladder and skin, so good care includes check-ups that catch problems such as osteoporosis early.
Treatment is personal. Some women only need advice and a check-up plan. Others benefit from hormone replacement therapy or treatment for one specific symptom.
Included in your care What we look at
- Hot flushes, night sweats and sleep
- Mood, energy and concentration
- Periods, bleeding and the uterus on ultrasound
- Bone density with a DXA scan
- Breast health with mammography or ultrasound
- Vaginal dryness, bladder and sexual health
What it is not
- Not only hormones. Many women do well without HRT
- Not a one-off visit. Your plan is reviewed as your body changes
Signs
Menopause symptoms worth a visit
Most women first notice changes in their mid to late 40s. You don't have to put up with symptoms that affect your life.
Emotional changes
- Poor sleep or waking at night
- Irritability, low mood or anxiety
- Brain fog and poor concentration
- Less interest in sex
See a doctor promptly if you have:
- Any bleeding after your periods have stopped for 12 months
- Very heavy or long-lasting bleeding in perimenopause
- A new breast lump or nipple change
These need checking, even if you feel well. Message us on WhatsApp to book an early appointment.
Your options
Menopause treatment options
Your doctor explains the benefits and risks of each option and helps you choose. Many women combine them.
Lifestyle and check-ups
Advice on exercise, calcium and vitamin D, sleep and weight, plus a check-up plan for bones, breasts and heart. See breast exam.
Every womanHormone therapy
Estrogen, with a progestogen if you have a uterus, as tablets, patches or gel. The most effective treatment for hot flushes. See HRT.
Hot flushes, sleepTargeted treatment
Vaginal estrogen, the MonaLisa Touch laser or growth-factor injections for dryness, and pelvic exercise guidance for bladder control.
Dryness, leaking Step by step
Your menopause check-up in Gangnam
A first visit usually combines a consultation, tests and a plan in one day.
- 1 Message us in English On WhatsApp. Tell us your main symptoms and the date of your last period.
- 2 Check in on 2F Bring your passport or Alien Registration Card, and any recent test results or medicines.
- 3 Consultation A female OB-GYN reviews your symptoms, family history and risks such as blood clots or breast cancer.
- 4 Tests Depending on your needs: pelvic ultrasound, DXA bone density, breast imaging, blood tests and a Pap smear.
- 5 Your plan Your doctor explains the results in plain English and agrees a plan with you, with a date to review it.
What to bring
- A short list of your symptoms and how long you've had them
- The dates of your last few periods
- Medicines, supplements or hormones you take
- Past mammogram, bone or blood test results, if you have them
Why a DXA scan?
Bone loss speeds up in the years after menopause and causes no symptoms until a bone breaks. A DXA scan measures bone density with a very low dose of X-rays while you lie still for a few minutes.
Sinsoe uses a QUANTUM DXA scanner, and the result is usually ready in about 10 minutes, so your doctor can discuss it in the same visit.
Staying well
Check-ups recommended around menopause
These help find problems early. Your doctor adjusts them to your age, history and what was done recently.
Bone density (DXA)
Osteoporosis risk
Recommended around menopause, especially with risk factors such as early menopause, low body weight or smoking. Result in about 10 minutes.
Breast screening
Mammography and ultrasound
Korea's national program offers a mammogram every 2 years from age 40. Breast ultrasound is often added for dense breasts.
Pelvic ultrasound and Pap
Uterus, ovaries, cervix
Checks for fibroids, polyps and ovarian changes, and screens for cervical cancer.
Blood tests
Thyroid, cholesterol, sugar
Thyroid problems can feel like menopause, and heart and metabolic risks rise after it, so a baseline helps.
Women's health screening packages, with radiologist reading, are also available. Ask the coordinator.
Expats & visitors
Getting menopause care in Korea as a foreigner
You don't need Korean insurance or Korean language skills. Here is what helps, depending on your situation.
A clinic for the long term
Menopause care works best with regular reviews. Bring your Alien Registration Card, and we keep your records from year to year.
A full check in one trip
Bring your passport. Consultation, ultrasound, DXA and breast imaging can often be arranged on the same day. Message us your dates.
Continue safely
Bring the names and doses of your current medicines. Your doctor reviews them and, if suitable, prescribes what is available in Korea.
Quick answers
Menopause care in Seoul: common questions
Where can I get menopause care in Gangnam with an English-speaking doctor?
Sinsoe Women's Clinic at 537 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul offers menopause care, bone density scans and breast imaging with female doctors and 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.
At what age does menopause start?
The average age is around 50, and most women reach it between 45 and 55. Perimenopause symptoms can start several years earlier. Menopause before 40 is called premature and should be checked.
How do I know if I am in perimenopause?
Changes in your cycle, together with symptoms such as hot flushes or poor sleep, are the main signs. Hormone levels go up and down in perimenopause, so your doctor looks at the whole picture, not just one blood test.
Do I need hormone therapy for menopause?
Not necessarily. It is the most effective treatment for hot flushes, but many women manage with lifestyle changes and targeted treatment. Your doctor helps you weigh the benefits and risks.
Can I get a bone density scan and a mammogram on the same day?
Usually, yes. Sinsoe has a DXA scanner, mammography and breast ultrasound on site. The bone density result is ready in about 10 minutes.
Can menopause cause vaginal dryness and bladder problems?
Yes. Lower estrogen thins the tissue of the vagina and urethra, which can cause dryness, pain during sex, urgency and leaking. These are very treatable.
How much does a menopause check-up cost in Seoul?
It depends on which tests you need or whether you choose a screening package. The coordinator gives you an estimate before your visit. Visitors without Korean insurance pay self-pay.
Can tourists get a menopause check-up in Seoul?
Yes. Bring your passport and message us your travel dates, so we can fit the consultation and tests into one visit.
Ready when you are
Book your menopause check-up in Gangnam, Seoul
Send us your main symptoms in English. A coordinator replies, suggests the right tests and books your time.
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 |