National Health Insurance Service screening
Join us at 안산부인과 (AHN Gynecology).
안산부인과 (AHN Gynecology) is a medical institution designated by the National Health Insurance Service.
National Health Insurance Service General health screening
First- and second-stage health screening: National Health Insurance Serviceprovides full coverage.
Health screening process
- STEP 01Confirm eligibility
- STEP 02Height, weight, obesity assessment and waist measurement
- STEP 03Vision and hearing tests
- STEP 04Blood pressure measurement
- STEP 05Chest X-ray
- STEP 06Urinalysis and urine protein testing
- STEP 07Blood tests
- STEP 08Results notification
National Health Insurance Service Cancer screening
Cancer screening is performed according to birth-year parity (even or odd), with age eligibility and screening intervals set for each cancer type.
Breast cancer screening
40 years and older: women needevery two years mammography.MammographyMammography is an essential basic examination for detecting asymptomatic early breast cancer when diagnosing breast disease. Compression of the breast may cause discomfort or pain.
Cervical cancer screening
20 years and older: women needevery two years cervical cytology.Cervical cytologyIf you have had a hysterectomy or have never had sexual intercourse, consult the screening physician before the examination.
Before your examination
- Avoid meat, alcohol and overexertion for 2–3 days before screening.
- Avoid fatty foods and overeating at dinner the evening before screening.
- Fast from 9 p.m. the evening before screening. Water, coffee, cigarettes and chewing gum are also prohibited.
- Do not bring jewelry or valuables to the clinic, as they may be lost.
- Avoid examination during pregnancy or menstruation and reschedule your appointment.