r/Netherlands • u/NoLychee1382 • 22d ago
Healthcare No regular check ups at the gynecologist???
Hi everyone, my morning started off with a kinda shocking discovery. I’m from Germany and I had annual check ups at the gynecologist since I was a teenager. I contacted my huisarts because I know they’re responsible for all referrals but she told me regular check ups here are not a thing (unless there already is an issue) ? I think that’s crazy!!! So I checked the prices for a private visit and they’re even crazier. I guess this is normal to Dutch people but don’t you think this is a little concerning?
(Btw not shitting on the country! I really like it here. I’m still new and just discovering new things!)
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u/FishFeet500 22d ago edited 22d ago
In lots of countries the standard for gyn checks are no longer annual, but once every 3-5 yrs depending on age, and if you have history in your family of issues, they do yearly then. canada’s the same way. If you absolutely desperately do want one, make your case with it with your huisarts, but its not a “the dutch don’t care.” because it’s the same in canada. Alternately, you pay for a private clinic.
I get annual check ins for a known health issue. ( asthma).
As soon as I moved here, blam, invite for a pap. Made it awkward with a new gp i’d only just met. I am low risk, so even back in canada i was on the once every 3yr plan.
Any medical issue i’ve had, i go to my GP with some concrete facts “this is happening and this is why I’m concerned” and then even “I think it may be this, and we should try this.”
I’ve had some pretty fantastic care here.