Information for new patients
I offer a personalized care for women with vulvar skin problems, vulvovaginal problems,
chronic genital pain and sexual issues
Being a gynecologist and sexologist, I offer help to women with short and long-term sexual problems or problems of the outer genital area (vulva), vagina or pelvis. Starting with your first appointment, I treat every concern with sensitivity and I will give you the high-quality care you deserve.
MORE SPECIFICALLY, I AM SPECIALIZED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS :
Sexual problems
Pain during sexual intercourse, problems with sexual desire, problems with sexual arousal, problems with orgasm, etc
Vulvovaginal problems
Chronic itching or pain, vulvar lesions, abnormal discharge, recurrent infections, etc
Chronic vulvar pain and discomfort
Vulvodynia or pain due to a specific vulvar problem, such as lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, atrophy, inflammation after radio or chemotherapy, chronic infections or inflammation, scar tissue, female genital mutilation, …
Chronic pelvic pain
Endometriosis
By using my clinical and scientific background and by emphasizing a holistic approach you will receive personalized care, from cutting-edge treatment options to education and counseling, adapted to your individual and/or couple’s situation or needs.
HOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ?
You can schedule an appointment on your own initiative, or when being referred by
a health care professional.
I am currently providing services in Elle+ in Mechelen (Belgium). The offices in the Univerisity Hospitals Leuven (Belgium), Mirha Pelvic Care (Belgium), Domus Feminae (Belgium) and
Geneva (Switzerland) are closed.
You can make an appointment in several ways:
2. BY A REFERRING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Ask your referring health care provider to contact the clinic. Next, the clinic will contact you to fix an appointment.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO YOUR FIRST VISIT?
For your first appointment, please bring medical records you can provide, including test results from biopsies, blood samples, viral and bacterial swabs, imaging,…
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT
Dr. Aerts is an accredited, non-contracted physician and sexologist. This means that, in addition to the patient’s personal contribution for the consultation, a supplement is charged.
Your health insurance fund will reimburse part of the consultation based on the official RIZIV/INAMI tariff. The reimbursement certificate will be sent automatically to your health insurance fund after your consultation.
For Belgian patients, the fee for a first consultation is €210. This includes both the preparation and review of your medical file and a 45-minute consultation. The time required to prepare your file may vary depending on the information available and the complexity of your medical history.
During the first 45-minute consultation, there is time for:
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a comprehensive medical evaluation;
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a sexological and relationship assessment;
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a gynaecological examination;
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the development and discussion of a personalised treatment plan;
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the provision of certificates and prescriptions.
A follow-up consultation lasts 30 minutes. The fee is €115 for Belgian patients.
If you wish, a report or letter can be prepared after the consultation and sent to your treating and/or referring healthcare professional.
If additional examinations are required, such as an ultrasound or biopsy, additional costs may apply. These examinations are billed directly to your health insurance fund.
PAYMENT
You can pay on site after your consultation by:
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QR code, using your banking app or Payconiq;
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cash
Please note that Bancontact payment is not available at the practice.
CANCELLING OR RESCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT
To help us organise the practice and make appointments available to other patients, we kindly ask you to cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance.
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If an appointment is cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled time, 50% of the consultation fee will be charged.
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In the event of a no-show, 100% of the consultation fee will be charged.