Pregnancy
When should I see a doctor after a positive pregnancy test? OB/GYN in Seoul, Korea
The short answer
Book a visit about 1–2 weeks after your missed period, around 5–6 weeks from the first day of your last period, when the pregnancy sac can be seen on ultrasound. Come sooner if you have pain, bleeding, a previous ectopic pregnancy, or take regular medication.
The first visit confirms the pregnancy is in the uterus and dates it. A heartbeat usually appears around 6 weeks. The early pregnancy checkup then screens blood type, infections, thyroid and more. See also pregnancy care pathway for foreigners.
Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center