The urology department at Happy Morning Clinic in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi, covers male urological conditions, female urological conditions, erectile dysfunction and male menopause, and premarital checkups with Gardasil. The clinic lists urology and dermatology as its two departments, so this article looks only at the urology side and explains what each listed area generally involves. Whether any of it suits you is decided by a doctor at consultation.
Which urological areas does the clinic list?
The clinic lists four urology-related areas: male urological conditions, female urological conditions, erectile dysfunction and male menopause, and premarital checkups for men and women including Gardasil. In general terms, urology deals with the organs that produce and carry urine, such as the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra, and with the male reproductive system. Women can also have urinary-tract concerns, which is why female urological conditions have their own entry.
The clinic does not set out a detailed treatment list for each area in the materials available here. If you have a specific symptom, describe it at consultation and the doctor will explain what examinations are appropriate for you.
What is included in the premarital checkup?
The premarital checkup is the one area where the clinic spells out its contents, and it is open to both men and women. It has five parts:
- Sexually transmitted infection and fertility testing: checks for infections that could pass to a spouse or affect a future pregnancy and birth, and looks at sperm count, shape and motility to help with family planning.
- Urinary tract examination: a range of tests on the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra, as well as the male genital organs, to see whether anything is abnormal.
- Prostate examination: uses ultrasound, blood tests and prostate fluid testing to check the condition of the prostate, which the clinic notes is also relevant for younger men.
- Basic blood tests: cholesterol, triglycerides, electrolytes and liver values, to review general condition.
- Male sexual function testing: looks for problems such as premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction and their causes, and includes checking male hormone and growth hormone levels.
Which of these parts you take is a matter for consultation, and results differ from person to person.
What are erectile dysfunction and male menopause care about?
Erectile dysfunction and male menopause care deals with sexual function concerns and symptoms linked to changing male hormone levels. Because these topics can be uncomfortable to raise, many visitors find it easier to know in advance that the clinic treats them as a regular part of its urology department. The sexual function testing in the premarital checkup also includes hormone level checks, which shows how closely these themes are linked.
The department is led by a doctor who graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine, completed a master's degree there, and finished internship and residency training at Severance Hospital. The doctor is a regular member of the Korean Urological Association, the Korean Society for Andrology, the Korean Prostate Society and the Korean Society of Urologic Oncology. Treatment choices still depend on your own examination and history.
What should international patients know before visiting?
International patients should plan around the clinic's opening hours and bring a clear description of their concern. The clinic is on the 6th floor of the Seongmo Building, Deokyeong-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 09:30 to 18:30, and on Thursday from 14:00 to 18:30. It is closed on the last Thursday of every month, and on Saturday it is open from 09:30 to 14:00. Lunch break is from 13:00 to 14:00.
The materials do not mention interpreter services, insurance handling or payment arrangements, so it is sensible to ask about language support before you travel. If you are considering the premarital checkup, ask which parts you want to include, as some, such as semen analysis, involve sample collection. Costs are explained at consultation. To book, you can call the clinic on 031-204-9975.