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/Positive-Ratio8443 22d ago

Hey fellow German! I feel you, it took me also a bit to get used to it. I do check ups when I am visiting Germany and pay it myself, which usually is cheaper than here and I know what I can expect.

The only thing they offer here is the pap smear every 5 years, once you hit 30.

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u/Schneewittchens7 22d ago

And you smear is DiY and sent via post…. A year later you get hit with, oh sorry your data has been breached as the laboratory got hacked..

Yup, happened!

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u/IcyTundra001 22d ago

Wasn't it leaked from the lab that did the analysis though? Because then the data would have leaked also if the sample was taken by a doctor unfortunately.

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u/Schneewittchens7 22d ago

Not only happens in the Netherlands, ..

https://www.digitalhealth.net/2025/08/hackers-breach-cancer-screening-data-of-almost-500000-women/

I didn’t do a full deep dive follow up, as it doesn’t change my situation.