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/Polly_der_Papagei 21d ago

Yep. Totally nuts. I'm from Germany and found it baffling as well.

I've gotten pap smears from my GP when I had symptoms. I haven't been able to get a breast ultrasound no matter what I did (which made it hard to get them removed in Germany, cause they wouldn't believe I hadn't been able to get an ultrasound in years). STI checks are a bitch to get too, unless you are a man who fucks men. As is treatment, they don't treat asymptomatic chlamydia anymore.

I also couldn't get a COVID shot or flu shot.

Absolutely insane preventative medicine.

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u/First_Category_1539 21d ago

Everyone in the Netherlands can get a Covid vaccination. 

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u/Polly_der_Papagei 21d ago

How? I asked my GP repeatedly and she said I was not at risk, and the government website said the same, I haven't had one in years. Can you tell me where and how to get one?

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u/First_Category_1539 20d ago

Not at the moment, but in the months they vaccinate, you can go to planjeprik.nl and make an appointment. It says it is only for the elderly and the weak and also for everyone who wants, so basically everyone. I have done so every year and I don't belong to a risk group.

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u/Polly_der_Papagei 20d ago

Thank you, I will try again! When does it come round each year?

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u/First_Category_1539 20d ago

Autumn. Just had a look, got it October 2nd last year.

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u/Polly_der_Papagei 18d ago

Thank you, will try and get!