To be honest, it was such a hassle to go from one hospital to another every time I needed to visit an OB/GYN.

I had to go to a separate breast surgery clinic for breast issues and make a separate appointment with an endocrinology clinic for thyroid issues. Repeating this process every time was such a waste of time and money.

Then, through a friend's recommendation, I found out about a women's specialized hospital in Busan. I went there half-skeptical when I heard that they handle OB/GYN care, breast care, and thyroid issues all in one place.

But it was truly different!

At the places I used to go to, I had to register and wait separately for each department, and the explanations were all different, which actually made things more confusing. But here, everything from the initial consultation to the tests and treatment plan flows in a single continuous flow, so it felt like everything was suddenly organized.

Also, since a female doctor was treating me, I could talk about sensitive topics comfortably, and that resonated with me more than I expected.

Having been to many places, I didn't realize the difference between a place that offers one-stop care and one that doesn't would be this significant.