Columns in English
These are English editions of columns written and reviewed by the doctors of Samsung Leejung Women's Clinic (Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea). Each article links to its Korean original, and the figures and numbers are kept identical to that original.
Genoo Test and NIPT: When Can You Have Them and How Do They Differ?
The purpose of the Genoo test and of NIPT, and how the two differ by week of pregnancy.
Thyroid Nodules: Why Do Follow-Up Intervals Differ From Person to Person?
Why the follow-up interval for a thyroid nodule is set by its ultrasound shape and risk level rather than by its size.
Labiaplasty Side Effects: How Can They Be Avoided?
The symptoms of labial hypertrophy, and the points to check to reduce side effects: the extent of excision, the suture method and recovery care.
Does a Positive HPV Result Need Treatment?
When treatment is needed after a positive HPV result, and the effects of cervix-preserving laser treatment.
Can a Genoo Blood Test Reveal Your Baby's Sex at 6 Weeks?
How the Genoo test identifies fetal sex from a blood sample after 6 weeks of pregnancy, how accurate it is, and where its limits lie.
Can Menopause Hormone Therapy Be Taken Safely Without Raising Breast Cancer Risk?
The causes of menopausal symptoms, the breast cancer risk linked to hormone therapy, and how to manage treatment safely.
Fertile Window vs Ovulation Day: What Is the Difference and How Do You Calculate Them?
The difference between the fertile window and the ovulation day, how to calculate them accurately, and how to confirm ovulation.
Vaginal Dryness: Can a Vagisoft Procedure Help?
What causes vaginal dryness, how the Vagisoft procedure works, and the criteria used to judge whether it suits you.
This content is general medical information and may not apply to every individual. Diagnosis and treatment are decided through a consultation.