Medicine
Anti-inflammatory painkillers, antibiotics for infection, and hormone treatment for endometriosis or adenomyosis. Often the first step.
Most causes
Find the cause, then treat it
Pelvic Pain Management in Gangnam, Seoul, that looks for the cause
Pelvic pain management means finding out what is causing pain in your lower belly or pelvis and treating that cause, while easing the pain along the way. At Sinsoe Women's Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, female OB-GYNs combine a gentle exam, same-day pelvic ultrasound, swab and STD tests and, when the bladder is involved, cystoscopy. Common causes such as endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, infection and bladder pain can all be treated in the same clinic. An English-speaking coordinator stays with you from booking to results.
- Same-day ultrasound
- Infection and STD tests on site
- Bladder pain and cystoscopy
- All-female doctors
- 4 min from Eonju Station, Exit 7
- ₩100,000 GYN ultrasound (fee schedule, June 2026)
- 1–2 days for swab test results
- 5 female doctors on one team
- 8 PM evening clinic on Mondays & Fridays
The basics
What causes pelvic pain?
Pelvic pain is pain below your belly button and between your hips. It can be acute, starting suddenly over hours or days, or chronic, lasting 6 months or more, either all the time or in a cycle.
In women, the cause is often gynecologic, such as endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts or infection. But the bladder, bowel, muscles and nerves can also cause pain, and sometimes there is more than one cause.
Good pain management starts with a careful history and exam. Your doctor then treats the cause and helps you control the pain, so it no longer runs your life.
Common causes What we often find
- Endometriosis or adenomyosis
- Fibroids pressing on nearby organs
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic infection or PID
- Bladder pain, interstitial cystitis or UTI
- Tight pelvic floor muscles
Different pages
- Pain only during your period? See dysmenorrhea relief
- Pain with sex or at the vulva? See vulvodynia treatment
Your pain pattern
What your pelvic pain pattern may mean
When and how it hurts gives your doctor important clues. This is a guide, not a diagnosis.
| Pattern | Possible causes |
|---|---|
| With periods, getting worse | Endometriosis, adenomyosis |
| Pressure, heavy periods | Fibroids |
| One side, sudden or sharp | Ovarian cyst, possibly bursting or twisting |
| With fever or unusual discharge | Pelvic infection (PID) |
| With peeing, bladder fullness | UTI, interstitial cystitis |
| Constant, with tight muscles | Pelvic floor problems |
Go to an emergency room if you have:
- Sudden, severe pelvic pain
- Pain with a positive pregnancy test
- Pain with high fever, vomiting or fainting
These may be an ectopic pregnancy, a twisted ovary or a serious infection. Go to the nearest hospital emergency room, then message us on WhatsApp.
How we treat it
Approaches to pelvic pain
Most women get a plan that combines treating the cause with relief for day-to-day pain.
Procedures
HIFU or RF ablation for fibroids and adenomyosis, sclerotherapy for cysts, or laparoscopy to diagnose and treat. See laparoscopy.
Structural causesBladder and muscle care
Bladder instillation therapy for interstitial cystitis, and pelvic floor exercises or therapy for tight muscles. See pelvic floor therapy.
Bladder, muscles Step by step
Your pelvic pain visit in Gangnam
The first visit focuses on finding the cause. Many women leave with a likely answer the same day.
- 1 Message us in English On WhatsApp. Tell us where it hurts, for how long and when it gets worse.
- 2 Check in on 2F Bring your passport or Alien Registration Card. Reception and the OB-GYN clinic are on the 2nd floor.
- 3 Talk with your doctor A female OB-GYN takes time to hear your history. There is no rush.
- 4 Exam and tests A gentle pelvic exam, ultrasound in the same room, and swabs or urine tests if needed.
- 5 Your plan The likely cause and a treatment plan in plain English, with follow-up to check it is working.
Keep a pain diary
- Note when the pain happens, where, and how strong it is from 0 to 10.
- Note links to your period, sex, peeing or bowel movements.
- List the painkillers you have tried and whether they helped.
- Bring any earlier scans or test results.
It is real, and it can improve
Chronic pelvic pain often has more than one cause, and it can take a few visits to get it right. Your doctor will keep adjusting the plan with you.
Heat, gentle movement, good sleep and stress care help alongside medical treatment.
Tests
Tests that may be used to find the cause
You only have the tests that make sense for your symptoms.
Pelvic ultrasound
₩100,000 (fee schedule, June 2026)
Shows fibroids, cysts and adenomyosis. See GYN ultrasound.
Swabs and STD PCR
Results in about 1 to 2 days
Finds vaginal infections and STDs such as chlamydia and gonorrhea that can cause PID.
Cystoscopy
About 10 minutes, anesthetic spray
A thin camera looks inside the bladder when bladder pain or interstitial cystitis is suspected.
Diagnostic laparoscopy
When other tests are normal
Keyhole surgery can find endometriosis or adhesions. Like any surgery, it has risks such as bleeding and infection.
Fees from the clinic's published fee schedule (June 2026); confirm before your visit.
Expats & visitors
Getting pelvic pain treated in Korea as a foreigner
Pain does not wait for you to get home. Here is how we help, whatever brings you to Seoul.
Ongoing care
Bring your Alien Registration Card. Chronic pain is easier to manage with the same doctor over time.
Answers during your trip
Bring your passport. Tell us your travel dates and how severe the pain is, and we try to see you soon.
English documents
Ask for an English medical certificate and test results for your travel insurer or doctor at home.
Quick answers
Pelvic pain in Seoul: common questions
Where can I get pelvic pain checked in Gangnam with an English-speaking doctor?
Sinsoe Women's Clinic at 537 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul treats pelvic pain with female OB-GYNs 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.
When is pelvic pain an emergency?
Sudden severe pain, pain with a positive pregnancy test, or pain with high fever, vomiting or fainting needs an emergency room straight away.
What is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain in women?
Endometriosis is one of the most common, but bladder pain, fibroids, adhesions, bowel problems and pelvic floor tension are also frequent. Often more than one is involved.
Can an ultrasound find the cause of pelvic pain?
Often. It shows fibroids, cysts and adenomyosis well. It cannot show small endometriosis spots or most infections, so other tests may be added.
Can pelvic pain be caused by the bladder?
Yes. UTIs and interstitial cystitis can feel like pelvic pain. Sinsoe offers cystoscopy and bladder instillation therapy.
How much does a pelvic pain check cost in Seoul?
It depends on the tests needed. A GYN ultrasound is ₩100,000 and the STD 12-pathogen PCR panel ₩100,000 from the clinic's published fee schedule (June 2026); confirm before your visit.
Can stress make pelvic pain worse?
Yes. Stress can tighten pelvic floor muscles and make pain feel stronger. That does not mean the pain is in your head.
Can tourists see a gynecologist for pelvic pain in Seoul?
Yes. Visitors pay self-pay. Bring your passport and message the coordinator to book.
Ready when you are
Book a pelvic pain consultation in Gangnam, Seoul
Describe your pain in English. A coordinator replies with a time to see 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 |
|---|---|
| Tue, Wed, Thu | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |