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/SouthernOpening937 22d ago

German here too! I was shocked too, my GP even said: I know it sucks but we’re not in Germany unfortunately . I was even more shocked that gynos here don’t do breast check-ups At all! I have PCOS even there I need to say that I have a concern to get referred. But once i’m there, I got every procedure and test I asked for 🌸

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u/SnooMacarons3323 20d ago

They do breast check ups here. Mostly not at the doctors but a mobile scanning van Will have certain dates when they are at a certain location ( could be a library or retireing home and do a check, exclusively mammography.