Urinary incontinence — losing urine when you don't mean to — is one of the most common women's health issues, and one of the most treatable. It often begins after childbirth or around menopause, and many women live with it far longer than they need to.
Because treatment depends on the type, the clinic diagnoses before it recommends. That starts with a short urodynamic test — about 15 minutes — that measures how your bladder is actually behaving.
Stress incontinence
Leaking when abdominal pressure rises suddenly — with a cough, sneeze, laugh, or exertion. This is the most common form, especially after childbirth, and the type most helped by the sling procedure below.
Urge incontinence
A sudden, hard-to-control urge to urinate, sometimes with frequent trips to the bathroom. It is managed differently from stress incontinence, which is exactly why the initial testing matters.
Mixed incontinence
A combination of stress and urge symptoms. Testing helps identify which part is driving your symptoms so that treatment can be aimed at the right cause.
The TOT sling procedure
For stress incontinence, the clinic uses a TOT (trans-obturator tape) sling — a thin polypropylene tape placed through a small incision inside the vagina to support the urethra. There is no abdominal incision and no external scar.
The clinic reports an operating time of about 15 minutes under sleep plus local anesthesia, with same-day discharge and no overnight stay — and many patients notice a difference within a few days. Because it's brief and doesn't need hospitalization, it fits around a working life in Seoul.
Common questions
Is this covered by National Health Insurance?
Stress-incontinence surgery is covered by Korea's National Health Insurance when a urodynamic test shows it is medically needed — a health-ministry rule in place since 2011. If you're enrolled in NHIS as a resident, bring your details and the clinic will confirm coverage; some private insurance policies contribute as well.
Do I need to stay overnight?
No. It's done as a same-day procedure — you're discharged the same day, with no hospitalization.
Can I be seen in English, and do I need a referral?
The team supports you in English, and no referral is needed to visit a women's clinic in Korea. Bring your Alien Registration Card and NHIS details if you have them. You can arrange a visit on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk.
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