Women’s health and support systems in Hungary

Cheryl Moderator

16219POSTS

2 days ago

Hello everyone,

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

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

How easy is it to find dedicated medical support for women’s 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’s 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’s health issues are treated, talked about, or prioritized in Hungary?

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

Thanks,

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

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Marilyn Tassy ViP

7118POSTS

23 hours ago

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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Marilyn Tassy ViP

7118POSTS

22 hours ago

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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Cheryl Moderator

16219POSTS

19 hours ago

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