How to check for free cervical cancer screening
Let’s find out how to check for free cervical cancer screening. It is recommended that women check their uterus, which is closely related to pregnancy and childbirth, through a checkup before problems arise.
Every year, many women undergo cervical cancer screening in Korea, but it is said that early treatment is difficult because it is difficult to diagnose based on early symptoms alone. If you have symptoms such as irregular bleeding, weight loss, or back pain, it may already have progressed to some extent.
In particular, it can occur in men as well, and it is said to be more effective in preventing women if men are vaccinated.
We hope you will receive support for the cost of cervical cancer screening and receive free screening every two years.
We will check who is eligible for free cervical cancer screening.
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Free cervical cancer screening
Eligible for free cervical cancer screening are women over the age of 20 born in Korea. In odd-numbered years, those born in odd-numbered years are eligible for free screening, and in even-numbered years, those born in even-numbered years are eligible for free screening.
This year, 2024, those born in even-numbered years such as 1990, 1992, 1994, and 1996 can be considered eligible. Those born in odd-numbered years are eligible for free testing from January to December 2025.
If you are eligible for free cervical cancer, you can check by receiving a notification by mail or text/KakaoTalk, and you can also check on the National Health Insurance website.
In particular, women can get tested for free breast cancer in addition to cervical cancer, so please check the health check-up items in detail.
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Cervical cancer screening hospital
Since not all hospitals provide cervical cancer screening, it is recommended that you check with hospitals that offer screening before visiting and then make a reservation for your visit.
To check the cervical cancer screening hospital, you can check the screening institution on the ‘National Health Insurance website’.
Find a hospital that offers cervical cancer screening
Uterine cancer symptoms
If you undergo periodic cervical cancer screening through health checkups, uterine cancer is often detected early, so it is recommended to receive cervical cancer vaccination to reduce the risk of developing it.
1. Bleeding
The most common symptom of uterine cancer is vaginal bleeding. If you are experiencing bleeding even though you are past menopause or are not in your reproductive cycle, it is recommended that you undergo a cervical cancer screening and take preventive measures such as cervical cancer injections according to the opinion of a specialist.
2. Increased discharge
Secretion may increase more than usual due to cervical cancer. If increased secretion is accompanied by a foul odor, it is recommended to get a checkup.
3. Hematuria and bloody stool
It is said that bloody stool or hematuria may occur. However, in this case, it is recommended that you undergo a cervical cancer screening as soon as possible, as it is possible that the cancer has progressed to some extent.
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Precautions before cervical cancer screening
For those who are about to undergo a cervical cancer test, following a few precautions to ensure an accurate test can be of great help in increasing the accuracy of the test.
Since menstrual blood can affect the results of the examination, it is best to avoid menstruation and take the test 2-3 days after the end of the period. In addition, it is recommended not to use vaginal douches or body-type sanitary pads.
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Cervical Cancer Cost
Cervical cancer injections can be administered starting from the age of 9. Two doses are sufficient for women under the age of 15, and three doses are required for women under the age of 15.
There are three types of cervical cancer vaccines: Cervarix 2-valent, Gardasil 4-valent, and Gardasil 9-valent.
Among them, Gardasil 9-valent prevents the most types of HPV viruses and is said to have a good preventive effect. However, the cost of uterine cancer injection varies depending on the hospital, but usually costs around 150,000 to 250,000 won for one dose, and three doses are administered.
Free vaccination is provided for Cervarix and Gardasil Quadruple. There are local governments that support Gardasil 9-ga, so please inquire at the nearest public health center.
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We have summarized the eligibility for free cervical cancer screening. Since it is a disease that is difficult to detect because there are no symptoms in the early stages, we recommend that you manage it through regular checkups.