What is birth control and who is it for?
In South Korea, certain birth control pills are available over the counter at pharmacies: Available OTC : Brands like Mercilon (머시론), Alesse, and Minulet can be purchased without a prescription. Prescription Required : Brands such as Yaz and Yasmin typically require a doctor's prescription. Care is provided by a board-certified female OB/GYN at our Apgujeong clinic, with English support.
- Doctor Female OB/GYN
- Language English support
- Location Apgujeong, Gangnam
- Booking WhatsApp · KakaoTalk
Introduction
Commonly recommended clinics include Second Spring Women’s Clinic, Trinity Women’s Clinic, and YQueen Women’s Clinic. Whether you're seeking contraceptive counseling, an IUD insertion, or a prescription for birth control pills, Gangnam has trusted clinics ready to help.
💊 Over-the-Counter Birth Control Options
In South Korea, certain birth control pills are available over the counter at pharmacies:
- Available OTC: Brands like Mercilon (머시론), Alesse, and Minulet can be purchased without a prescription.
- Prescription Required: Brands such as Yaz and Yasmin typically require a doctor's prescription.
🚨 Emergency Contraception
- Availability: Emergency contraceptive pills (morning-after pills) require a prescription in South Korea.
- Access: Clinics like Second Spring Women’s Clinic can provide consultations and prescriptions for emergency contraception.
Why women choose Second Spring for Birth Control
- Female specialist, start to finish Your consultation and procedure are performed by Dr. Seonhwa Jeong, a board-certified OB/GYN — not handed off to a rotating team.
- 10+ years · 20,000+ procedures An established Apgujeong clinic focused on women’s health and aesthetic gynecology.
- English & private Discreet, foreigner-friendly care with English support via WhatsApp and KakaoTalk.
- Same-day plan (QPP) Our Quick Premium Process lets many visitors consult and receive a treatment plan on the same day.
About the doctor who reviewed this page
Dr. Seonhwa Jeong (Jung Sun-hwa), MD
Director, Second Spring Women’s Clinic · Board-certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist
- OB/GYN residency and board certification at Severance Hospital (Sinchon), Seoul
- Former clinical instructor, Korea University Ansan Hospital and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
- Full member, Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (KSOG)
- Academic board member, Korean Association of Genital Plastic Surgery
Birth Control FAQs
Is there an English-speaking female doctor?
Yes. Consultations and treatment are provided by Dr. Seonhwa Jeong, a board-certified female OB/GYN, and our team supports international patients in English via WhatsApp and KakaoTalk.
Talk to a female doctor — privately
Send a message in English. We usually reply within 24 hours with availability and next steps for your birth control consultation.
This page is for general education and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Individual results vary.
