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Women鈥檚 health and support systems in Hungary

Hello everyone,

Living in Hungary often means navigating a new healthcare system and social norms, particularly around women鈥檚 health. From finding the right medical support to understanding what鈥檚 openly discussed or not, experiences can vary widely.

We would love to hear how things work in Hungary, what鈥檚 been easy or challenging, and what you wish you鈥檇 known sooner:

How easy is it to find dedicated medical support for women鈥檚 health in Hungary: gynecology, pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, mental health, reproductive health, etc.?

Are there support groups, communities, or informal networks for expat women in your area?

How are women鈥檚 health topics perceived locally? Are people open to discussing them, or do you notice taboos or stigma?

What services, professionals, organizations, or resources have been the most helpful to you?

What surprised you the most in how women鈥檚 health issues are treated, talked about, or prioritized in Hungary?

Share your insights to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats.

Thanks,

Cheryl
大咖福利影院 Team
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IDK really.

Been here over 15 years and the medical system is always changing.

Yesterday we went to a derma doctor, all she said after a quick exam was to grown younger!

My hubby did not have an appointment like I did but she allowed him an exam after he registered at the desk first.

He also got the all clear and grow younger speech.

I would of thought she would at least recommend a sunscreen or something we shoud buy over the counter.

I showed her a cream I got in the states, a form of chemo cream for skin cancer in the early stages.

She said they do not sell such a thing in Hungary, hard to believe that.

As far a a gyno doc, I have a nightmare story but not in the mood ATM to recall the horror of it all; 3 exams in 4 weeks, an infection that was caught from the first exam which went intreated for a month because the lab test did not come back before then.

Only reason I went at all was to get a script for a HPV injection. Never got the script just allot of hassle and a visit to the surgeon when they sent me there for no reason at all.

3 doctors, one infection and a waste of time.

Never again.

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It is best to go to a private doctor for a private sort of exam.

My friend had paid for premium insurance coverage with Generalli.

They were suppose to cover a pelvic exam once a year.

She went in and they refused to do the exam.

I can only repeat what she told me happened, not sure if it is their policy or just the doctor she went to see.

She is black and the told her to see a doctor who can do black women?! As if biology seeing race!

Not lying, she told me this.

No problem taking her money every month but no exam.

She has left Hungary .

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Hello Marilyn Tassy,


Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.


It is always interesting to read different perspectives and personal experiences with the healthcare system, especially from people who have been living in the country for many years.


I am sure your feedback will be useful for other members trying to better understand how things work locally.


Cheryl

Thanks Cheryl.

I know my response sounds negative but I have had more negative experiences with the medical system then positive ones.

Not all have been a nightmare but most have.

Had failed knee and should surgeries in Hungary after running around trying to get help.

Seeing the gyno doctor was just the icing on the cake!

Most ladies waiting to see the doctor were pregnant and not seniors aged.

My oncologist is good, serious guy who takes it seriously.

Others seem like you are bothering them for coming in.

It is still a mix of modern systems and the old socialist one. Some doctors seem to be stuck in the old ways.

Best to not get ill at all.

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Sorry that would be shoulder surgery.

The edit is not working on this site for me again.

My best advice to anyone is to seek out several doctors and make a choice after getting as much info as possible.

If you just rely on the Taj system you must only see the doctor in your district and the one assigned to you.

Suppose to be able to change doctors in you district clinic once a year but they hang onto you, other doctors say they are not taking new patients at the moment etc; to keep you with just the one doctor, like a club where each member supports the other, a club you are not in.

My oncologist took my case after聽 asking me first if I was a HU citizen or not. When I said no, he said that was too bad. Like what did that mean??

Of course they treated me but still it was an odd question to ask a sick person.

I also was not tested for a allergic reaction to chemo before it was given to me.

I sadly am one of the rare cases of people who can not tolerate it. It is called DPD deficiency. A lack or low level of enzymes in your liver. Kills off the White blood cells fast, can be fatal in some cases with just one infusion.I had 5 in a row!

No one told me I had DPD, they just said I could not tolerate chemo. In many countries it is illegal to give chemo before the test is given first.

I also was told by a surgeon that I needed major surgery, life changing surgery; I said no, came home and read up on treatments. That surgery is for advanced cases, the last thing available.

Have to search for anything more serious then a mild headache before signing the dotted line or agreeing to anything.

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Sorry that would be shoulder surgery.
The edit is not working on this site for me again. - @Marilyn Tassy

Hello Marilyn Tassy,


I have contacted you about this via a private message. Please check your inbox.

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Sorry that would be shoulder surgery.
The edit is not working on this site for me again. - @Marilyn Tassy
Hello Marilyn Tassy,
I have contacted you about this via a private message. Please check your inbox. - @Cheryl

Marilyn does the edit button not show?

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Sorry that would be shoulder surgery.
The edit is not working on this site for me again. - @Marilyn Tassy
Hello Marilyn Tassy,
I have contacted you about this via a private message. Please check your inbox. - @Cheryl
Marilyn does the edit button not show?
- @SimCityAT

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My best advice to anyone is to seek out several doctors and make a choice after getting as much info as possible.If you just rely on the Taj system you must only see the doctor in your district and the one assigned to you.Suppose to be able to change doctors in you district clinic once a year but they hang onto you, other doctors say they are not taking new patients at the moment etc; to keep you with just the one doctor, like a club where each member supports the other, a club you are not in. My oncologist took my case after asking me first if I was a HU citizen or not. When I said no, he said that was too bad. Like what did that mean??Of course they treated me but still it was an odd question to ask a sick person.I also was not tested for a allergic reaction to chemo before it was given to me.I sadly am one of the rare cases of people who can not tolerate it. It is called DPD deficiency. A lack or low level of enzymes in your liver. Kills off the White blood cells fast, can be fatal in some cases with just one infusion.I had 5 in a row!No one told me I had DPD, they just said I could not tolerate chemo. In many countries it is illegal to give chemo before the test is given first.I also was told by a surgeon that I needed major surgery, life changing surgery; I said no, came home and read up on treatments. That surgery is for advanced cases, the last thing available.Have to search for anything more serious then a mild headache before signing the dotted line or agreeing to anything. - @Marilyn Tassy

That seems complicated.聽 It sounds like the doctor wanted to experiment on you.聽 I always think second opinions are needed.聽


I'm trying to persuade Mrs F to go a routine screening mammogram.聽 She's refusing to do it.聽 聽No good sticking your head in the sand.聽

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@Cheryl

聽 Nothing in my in box or spam folder.

I can click the edit button and retype anything I want to but it just does not allow me to post it after an edit.

Just have to be more careful and slow down with my typing.

The family doctor added a mammogram exam for me too.

Probably will skip that one; Had enough radiation to last 3 life times already.

Heard in fact getting those exams can cause cancer!

My mom, aunt and even male cousin had breast cancer.

My male cousin was a heavy hitter, weighed in at 408lbs so that was probably part of his problem.

Miss him though, heart attack.

He was one of the funniest people I ever met, Smart as a whip but had issues with food.


Experiment on me, hmm, seems half of the medical treatments I have had were experiments!

Doctors scare me now days.

One pill leads to another with them; ATM, neither of us takes any meds and I want to keep it that way.

Need to get out and get some sunshine that is the cure.

My husband made a drink for himself 2 days ago and has been juicing since.

2 times a day;

Fresh beets with ginger, garlic and lemon juice, he swears he felt 20 years younger.

IDK, I took a sip, it has a kick alright!YUCK!

@Cheryl
Nothing in my in box or spam folder.
I can click the edit button and retype anything I want to but it just does not allow me to post it after an edit.
Just have to be more careful and slow down with my typing. - @Marilyn Tassy

Hello Marilyn,


I was referring to your inbox here on the website. I contacted you through it. The inbox icon is located just before the notifications icon.


Please check and let me know 馃檪


Cheers,


Cheryl

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@Marilyn Tassy

This is where you find your mail


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Thanks, for some reason it states my e mail address can not be confirmed.

Odd, maybe it will work later?

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