94.
On May 2, 5, 8, 15 and 16, 2000, Ms. Henchoz had seven hormonal tests in order to
monitor her pregnancy. 139 The doctor indicated that “an IVF procedure was performed at
the Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (IVI), Valencia, Spain, and a biochemical pregnancy
was achieved but it disappeared in a few days. Biochemical abortion.” 140
95.
The couple decided to travel to Colombia. Consequently, several medical tests were
performed on Ms. Henchoz for the first stage of IVF. 141 Mr. Yamuni and Ms. Henchoz flew to
Colombia on November 25, 2000. 142 The IVF in Colombia took place between November 25
and December 3, 2000. 143 On December 5, 13, 14 and 22, 2000, Ms. Henchoz underwent
five hormone tests to monitor a possible pregnancy, 144 and two ultrasounds on December
19 and 27. 145 This new attempt was unsuccessful. 146 On April 27, 2001, the couple were
given a cytogenetic report on the human genetics section, which indicated that there had
been two abortions. 147
F.3) Oriéster Rojas and Julieta González
96.
Oriéster Rojas and Julieta Gonzalez were married on July 20, 1996. 148 Several
months later and in view of the absence of a pregnancy for Ms. González, Mr. Rojas started
a treatment with the Costa Rican Social Security Institute. Between 1997 and 1999, Mr.
Rojas had an operation and various medical tests. 149
139
Cf. Certification from Laboratorio Clínico “La California” of hormone tests on May 2, 5, 8 and 15, 2000,
(file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5782 to 5787).
140
Cf. Written statement of Dr. Gerardo Escalante Lopez of August 29, 2011 (file of annexes to the pleadings
and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folio 5827).
141
Cf. Certifications from Laboratorio Clínico “La California” for transvaginal ultrasounds from November 13,
20 and 23, 2000 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5791 to 5794
and 5799 to 5802). Certification from Laboratorio Clínico “La California” for hormone test on November 15, 2000,
(file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folio 5792).
142
Cf. Certification of the Ministry of the Interior and Police of the exit on November 25, 2000, and entry on
December 2, 2000, of Miguel Antonio Yamuni Zeledón and Ileana Henchoz Bolaños (file of annexes to the pleadings
and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5764 and 5767).
143
Cf. Certification of IVF from the “Conceptum” Laboratory of Bogotá, Colombia, of December 2000 (file of
annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folio 5804).
144
Cf. Certifications from Laboratorio Clínico “La California” for hormone test son December 5, 13, 14 and 22,
2000 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5805 to 5807 and 5810).
145
Cf. Certifications from Laboratorio Clínico “La California” for transvaginal ultrasounds of December 19,
2000 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5808-5809 and 58135814).
146
Written statement of Dr. Gerardo Escalante Lopez of August 29, 2011 (file of annexes to the pleadings and
motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folio 5827). Similarly, Ms. Henchoz Bolaños indicated that they “went to
Colombia, and it was the same anguish, same lack of sleep, the same crystal box on the ‘plane. [They] came back
here and well, the baby did not happen.” Statement of Ileana Henchoz Bolaños during the public hearing held in
the instant case.
147
Cf. Report of cytogenetic laboratory results, human genetics section, INISA, Universidad de Costa Rica,
dated April 27, 2000 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXIX, folios 5817 and
5818).
148
Cf. Marriage certificate of Oriester Rojas and Julieta Gonzalez (file of annexes to the pleadings and
motions brief, volume VIII, folio 10247).
149
Cf. Medical records of Oriéster Rojas at the Costa Rican Social Security Institute���s Hospital Mexico, medical
examinations, reports, certifications and prescriptions of August, October and December 1997, May and July 1999
(file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume II, folio 4224 to 4234, 4256, 4257 and 4258).