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kermo · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:52 am Post subject: At-Home Pregnancy Tests

What's the word about these pee-on-a-stick kits?

It's for a friend... really.

She says that hospital tests are pricey, but at-home tests are unavailable here in Korea. So, what's the story?

Spiky · Joined: 29 Apr 2003

They're available in Korea. Just go to any pharmacy/drugstore and ask for an "imshin kumsa" �ӽ� �˻�

Two lines is pregnant, one is not.

Good luck! Smile

Oh, it has to be done with the first pee in the morning, bot sure why it makes a difference, but it does.

Ryst Helmut · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:53 am Post subject:

kermo · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:49 am Post subject:

Thanks guys. I knew you'd come through.

tacon101 · Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Location: seoul

so there's only one type of stick available in korea? anyone have any more information on how long after sex these will be accurate?

smurfetta · Joined: 03 Oct 2007

I took the test after my period was late in the afternoon and it worked. The tests cost about 5000 won each so your friend may as well buy two just in case the first test doesn't work out. (The first test that I took didn't work.) Very Happy

sistersarah · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Location: hiding out

most of the tests won't give you a positive result until after your period is already late, about two weeks after ovulation. there are many different kinds here, all around 4000-5000 won.

Kimchieluver · Joined: 02 Mar 2005

KumaraKitty · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Bucheon

I was 5 days late and peed on the stick that cost 5000won. Said I was pregnant, we went to Doctor, he did ultrasound that afternoon, hello zygote! I'm 29 weeks pregnant now, I peed one time on one stick.
Friend was 3 weeks late, peed on stick, said not pregnant, went to doctor to confirm, yup, not pregnant, just late due to stress.
Worked great I say!