Podo Woman Clinic Seoul

Podo Woman Clinic Seoul Podo Clinic specializes in gynecology and women's surgery
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L***aplasty, Anti-incontinence, L***a majora reduction, H***n regeneration, Va**na laser, Va**na filler, Gynecological treatment

24/11/2025

Since symptoms aren’t enough for a diagnosis,
it’s important to identify the cause through consultation and testing.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can long-term use of pantyliners cause itching?
→ YES. Moisture + friction + poor ventilation may lead to skin inflammation.

Q. It’s itchy and stinging a few days after sex… Could it be an STI?
→ If symptoms like itching or blisters appear 3–7 days after in*******se, it could be herpes. Please get checked!

Q. I suddenly felt itchy after taking antibiotics.
→ Candidiasis often develops after antibiotic use due to disruption of normal flora.

💡 How to Manage Itching at Home
✓ Wear cotton underwear + comfortable bottoms
✓ Soak in warm water for 5–10 minutes (No over-the-counter products)
✓ Use cold compress for relief (Don’t apply ice directly)
✓ Stop using soap/body wash
It’s important to identify the cause through consultation and testing.

24/11/2025

Many women frequently experience external ge***al itching.
However, due to the sensitivity of the area, many hesitate to visit a hospital.
Today, we’ll clearly and comfortably break down the causes and treatments for v***ar itching.

🔥Vulvar Itching Differs by Cause
Cause: Sweat&Irritation from friction
Main Symptoms: Itching, stinging, redness
Characteristics: Related to cotton underwear, dryness, or stress

Cause:Candidiasis
Main Symptoms: Severe itching + thick white discharge
Characteristics: Cheese-like discharge, little to no odor

Cause: Bacterial Vaginosis
Main Symptoms: Watery grayish-white discharge + foul odor
Characteristics: Often feels itchy deeper inside rather than externally

Cause: Herpes Infection
Main Symptoms: Tingling itch + fluid-filled blisters/pain
Characteristics: Can appear a few days after sexual activity

Cause: Contact Dermatitis
Main Symptoms: Localized itching where soap or cleanser was used
Characteristics: Requires checking for allergic reaction to the product

🏥 How Do Doctors Diagnose It?
▪Visual exam of the v***a → Checking for rash, redness, blisters, etc.
▪Discharge test → Identifies bacteria/fungi
▪STD testing if needed → Check for Herpes, Chlamydia, etc.
▪If STI suspected, perform an antibody or PCR test

14/11/2025

❓ Common Questions
Q. Can I use cleansers during my period?
✖️ Not recommended — it can disrupt your va**nal pH.
✅ Rinse gently with just water.

Q. Do tampons increase the risk of infection?
→ The problem isn’t the product itself, but delayed changing.
✅ Change every 3–4 hours.

Q. Can menstrual cups cause odor?
→ Wearing too long may raise the risk of bacterial infections.
✅ Always sterilize with boiling water after each use!

💡 Tips to Prevent Infections During Periods
✓ Use cotton pads or soft pantyliners
✓ Rinse the v***a gently with flowing water only (no soap)
✓ Change tampons/menstrual cups every 4 hours or less
✓ Soothe itching with cool compresses if needed
✓ Avoid excessive stress and lack of sleep during menstruation

🩸 If you experience persistent odor, itching, or discharge changes after your period, please make sure to get a professional diagnosis!

🌕 Your period is a sign of normal reproductive health, but also a time when your body is most vulnerable.
Infections are not something to be ashamed of — they’re conditions that can be completely prevented and managed depending on how you care for yourself.

14/11/2025

🩸 Can You Get an Infection During Your Period?
❓ In fact, the menstrual period is a time when infections are more likely to occur.
Menstrual blood can alter va**nal pH and weaken immunity, making it easier for bacterial infections to occur.

🔎 Why Are We More Prone to Infections During Periods?

Changes in Va**nal pH: Menstrual blood is slightly alkaline → disrupts va**nal acidity balance
Use of Pads: Low ventilation + moisture → increased bacterial growth
Fatigue/Stress: Weakened immunity → higher vulnerability to bacterial and fungal infection
Tampons/Menstrual Cups: If not changed in time, they raise the risk of bacterial infection

❗How Infections Appear During Menstruation
▪Discharge becomes thicker and stickier than usual
▪Unusual odor not related to menstrual blood
▪Itching or burning in the va**nal area
▪A stinging sensation when urinating

These symptoms may be subtle, but if discharge or odor continues after your period, you must see a doctor.

13/11/2025

💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Should I worry if I have more discharge during ovulation?
➤ It is normal for discharge to increase during ovulation.
➤ But if there is odor, itching, or color change — it’s best to see a doctor!

Q. I'm undergoing treatment for an infection, but the discharge continues. Is it okay?
➤ Sometimes discharge increases during the healing process,
➤ But if it lasts for over a week, please consult again.

Q. Is it normal to have discharge after giving birth?
➤ It can occur during postpartum recovery,
➤ However, if there's odor or itching, infection is possible.

🧪 How is it diagnosed at the clinic?
External and internal pelvic examination
Va**nal discharge pH test
Microscopic smear test (to check for abnormal cells)
STD testing (if needed)
Va**nal bacterial culture (for recurrent infections)

⭐Changes in discharge are not just a minor inconvenience
They can be a signal of abnormal va**nal health. Don’t be embarrassed or endure it alone.
React to your body’s changes quickly because you know yourself best. They can be a signal of abnormal va**nal health.

13/11/2025

🔍 Many women visit clinics because of va**nal discharge, but not all cases mean infection!
If the amount suddenly increases, or there is odor or color becomes intense,
it may be a sign of abnormal (infectious) discharge

📝 What are the characteristics of normal va**nal discharge?
◾Color: Clear ~ milky white
◾Consistency: Slightly sticky or watery gel-like texture
◾Smell: None or very mild acidic smell
◾Timing: Increases during ovulation (12~16 days before menstruation)
◾Accompanying Symptoms: None (no itching or pain)
💡 This is part of the natural defense/cleansing process in a healthy va**na.

⚠️ If any of the following symptoms occur, it may indicate an infection:

◾Sudden increase in discharge: Bacterial vaginosis, Candida
◾Gray or greenish discharge: Trichomoniasis, Bacterial infection
◾White, clumpy discharge like cheese: Candida fungal infection
◾Strong or fishy smell: Bacterial vaginosis, Gardnerella
◾Itching, burning sensation: Contact dermatitis, infectious disease
◾Discharge outside of menstruation with blood: Infection, ovulation spotting, hormonal issue

11/11/2025

Actually, va**nal laxity depends more on childbirth history than age!

⚠️ Even one va**nal birth can cause structural damage to the va**na and pelvic floor.
You might think “It’s fine,” and just ignore it. But over time, va**nal tissues become thinner, muscles weaken, and inflammation recurs.

Why does va**nal laxity need treatment?
💔 Reduced sexual satisfaction: You and your partner may feel less pleasure
🍃 Air sounds: The embarrassing “fwoosh” during intimacy
🔥 Increased infections: Lower protection leads to inflammation
💧 Urinary issues: Weakened muscles can cause leakage and control difficulties

It’s not just a “woman’s problem” — it affects satisfaction + health + confidence!

How can it be managed?
🔹Kegel exercises: Helpful if done regularly, but limited if symptoms are severe
🔹Va**nal laser therapy: Stimulates collagen with heat → improves elasticity and dryness
🔹Vaginoplasty: Surgically tightens va**nal walls → improves sensation & pelvic function
🔹Combination therapy (laser + surgery): Most effective for severe laxity, especially with urinary incontinence

When is the best time for treatment?
🕐 Between 6 months to 3 years postpartum
→ This is when va**nal and pelvic muscle recovery is optimal.
Proper care during this period can ensure lifelong va**nal health.

11/11/2025

✨Do you feel a looseness after childbirth? Could it be va**nal laxity?
Check your symptoms with our self-assessment checklist!

❤Va**nal laxity is no longer something to be ashamed of or hidden.
It’s a condition related to pelvic floor health that requires proper care.

🔥Va**nal Laxity Self-Diagnosis Checklist
If you check 3 or more of the following, we strongly recommend a consultation.
You may be experiencing va**nal laxity or weakened pelvic floor muscles.

🔸Have you experienced childbirth (va**nal or cesarean)?
🔸Does sexual satisfaction feel lower than before?
🔸Do you feel like air enters and escapes from the va**na?
🔸Do you hear a “fwoosh” sound during in*******se?
🔸Do you worry about light leaks when sneezing or coughing?
🔸Do you frequently get va**nal, urinary, or fungal infections?
🔸Do you feel pressure in your lower abdomen when wearing tight clothes?

If you checked 3 or more:
You may be experiencing va**nal laxity or pelvic floor muscle weakening.
If left untreated, it may lead to urinary incontinence, frequent infections, or lower sexual satisfaction.

07/11/2025

💬 Which treatment is right for me?
Depending on the patient's age, severity of symptoms, childbirth history, and hormone condition, a customized combination treatment is needed.

Through simple examination and questionnaire:
Plan treatment with laser/injection procedure only,
or Hormone therapy combined with hospital care

Don’t worry — get a professional consultation.

📝 Va**nal dryness before menopause requires early management. Procedures like FemiLift or Julietra can safely improve symptoms without hormones, and are especially satisfying for women in their 30s and 40s.

07/11/2025

💡 What treatments for va**nal dryness are available at PODO Women’s Clinic?
At our clinic, we offer various treatment options that are effective even without hormonal therapy.
By directly stimulating the va**nal mucosa or inducing collagen production, we can expect significant improvements.

🌸 Non-surgical Laser/Injection Treatment
💠 Alma FemiLift (CO2 Laser)
A procedure that uses heat to regenerate collagen and improve blood flow in the va**nal mucosa.
Can expect a tightening effect without surgery or pain.
💠 Julietra (Ultravera)
Uses highly safe ultrasound energy to induce collagen formation in the tissue through thermal energy.
Through a tightening effect from pelvic floor muscle contraction, helps with va**nal issues (such as dyspareunia, frequent urination, stress urinary incontinence).
💠 Collagen Rejuvenation Injection
Collagen production increased by 43% in animal collagen test results
Using 100% pure aseptic liposomal collagen product approved by the U.S. ATB system, the only one in Korea
Plays a key role in tissue regeneration and recovery

🌸 Va**nal Acid & Immunity Protection Program
Maintain a healthy va**nal environment by increasing va**nal acidity
Women's only immunity care: maintaining moisture in the va**nal mucosa
Lifestyle consultation: coaching on hygiene habits, diet, etc.

💠 Customized Hormone Treatment (if necessary)
After hormone testing, treatment is applied according to symptoms
Can apply topical treatments such as va**nal cream and va**nal ring only to the affected area
By directly stimulating the va**nal mucosa or inducing collagen production, we can expect significant improvements.

07/11/2025

🔍 When is it necessary to see an OB/GYN for treatment?

If left untreated, it can lead to chronic inflammation, atrophic vaginitis, reduced sexual function, and more — early diagnosis and treatment are essential.

We recommend consulting an OB/GYN in the following cases:
☑ Itching or burning sensation lasts more than 2 weeks
☑ Repeated pain during sexual in*******se
☑ If the discharge is foul-smelling or yellow in color
☑ If over-the-counter products do not help

07/11/2025

✅ Va**nal dryness can occur even before menopause.
Many people think it's only an issue after their 50s,
but it can frequently affect younger women in their 30s and 40s as well.

🔴 In the following cases, a drop in estrogen or thinning of the va**nal mucosa may lead to dryness:
✨After childbirth, during breastfeeding
✨Long-term use of birth control pills
✨Chronic stress and lack of sleep
✨Excessive cleansing or douching
✨Autoimmune or immune-related diseases
✨After repeated laser treatments or surgeries

❍ Discomforts in Daily Life Caused by Va**nal Dryness
Va**nal dryness can go beyond a mere "feeling of discomfort" and significantly impact the quality of life.

✨Itching and burning sensation in the va**nal area
✨Frequent minor bleeding during urination
✨Pain during sexual in*******se (dyspareunia), decreased libido
✨Constant feeling of catching a cold

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2F, 428, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu
Seoul
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Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
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