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PalmTree
- 3 posts
December 7, 2011 6:29:11 PM CET

Has anyone done a IVF + ICSI fertility treatment? How was it?

Does anyone know a private fertility clinic in The Netherlands?

Cheers,

PalmTree
gobola
- 33 posts
December 12, 2011 12:20:18 AM CET

Yes, I did but not at a private fertility clinic. Why would you use a private clinic?

I am American and i think the quality is to a very high standard - though it is far more regulated than the clinics in the US. My insurance paid for all of the treatment and medication (though it was IVF only, not ICSI). And I got pregnant on the first try! :)

Any other questions, please ask - I know I had a hard time finding info. in English.
PalmTree
- 3 posts
December 12, 2011 1:19:03 PM CET

Hi Gobola,
Thank you for your reply!
I live in London and the only way to get a quik fertility is through private clinics.

If you don't mind I'd like to ask you few more questions:
- How do I know if a health insurance covers fertitility treatments?
- Which health insurance do you have?
- Where did you do your IVF: hospital? Clinic?
- How long was the waiting time?

Thanks,
PalmTree
gobola
- 33 posts
December 12, 2011 8:42:51 PM CET

Hi Palm Tree,

I am not sure how easy it is to do IVF here if you don't live here because of the insurance. As far as I know, you can only get Dutch health insurance if you are a resident and that's not easy to fake.

I think that all or most of Dutch insurance policies cover IVF if it's medically necessary. Mine covers 3 IVF cycles and all the associated medication, etc.

I did my IVF at a teaching hospital - UMC Utrecht. They do a lot of research at that hospital so maybe you'd qualify for one of their studies and could qualify that way? The waiting time was 3 weeks. The first consultation was in October of 2010 and I started meds on the first of January.

I am not sure, but I think that even if you pay cash here, it's not too expensive per cycle. I really am guessing but I seem to remember that it's cheaper than in the UK. I know that a lot of people also mention Belgium for their private IVF clinics.

Good luck!!
PalmTree
- 3 posts
December 13, 2011 11:12:44 AM CET

Hello Gobola,
I do appreciate your comments!
We will be living in Den Haag from Frb'2012 so we will be resident in The Netherlands.

Do you know how long after get the health insurance, you can start the treatment? Did you do it straightway after moving into the country.
Cheers,
Palm Tree
Red28
- 5 posts
April 15, 2012 12:08:54 PM CEST

Is there any issues if you have pre-existing fertility issue? I have unexplained infertility...I know Dutch insurance covers 3 cycles, but are there any issues if you have were previously diagnosed with fertility issues prior to coming to NL. (I am planning on coming this Sept.)
gobola
- 33 posts
April 15, 2012 11:38:40 PM CEST

Red are you American? ;) Thankfully Dutch insurance, which is mandatory, does not allow exclusions for pre-existing conditions. I'd suggest bringing your medical records with you as it may help speed the process along. I am also American - been living in NL for 4 years. Anything else I can help with ,please let me know! Good luck!!
gobola
- 33 posts
April 15, 2012 11:39:56 PM CEST

Sorry PalmTree missed your post. You need to first go to your huisarts who will make the referral to a fertility clinic, but there is no waiting period for the insurance to kick in. How are you finding it?