couple underwent a series of laboratory tests. 127 Following this, their doctor indicated that
“there was a suboptimal male factor, and an intracytoplasmic sperm injection procedure
was performed without results.” 128
91.
In 1999, Ms. Henchoz underwent several procedures and medical tests; for example
a myomectomy in which a fibroid was removed. 129 Her doctor stated that “in November that
year, an unsuccessful insemination was performed.” 130 On January 7, 2000, Ms. Henchoz
was prescribed ovarian stimulation medication. 131 On February 15 Ms. Henchoz had two
hormone laboratory tests and an ultrasound. 132
92.
On March 10, 2000, the judgment of the Constitutional Chamber was handed down;
accordingly, the couple decided to travel to Spain to continue the treatment. 133 Prior to the
trip, in April that year, they had several tests and were prescribed medication. 134
93.
The couple were in Spain from April 18 to 28, 2000. 135 On April 21 they underwent
the necessary procedures and laboratory tests. 136 On April 23, two embryos were implanted
in Ms. Henchoz. 137 The cost of the treatment in Spain was 463,000 pesetas. 138
127
Cf. Certifications from the Laboratorio Clínico “La California” of hematology, urine tests, “anti-sperm
antibody test,” hysterosalpingography, transvaginal ultrasound of June 1999 (file of annexes to the pleadings and
motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5700 to 5703).
128
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).
129
Cf. Certification of the Centro Médico de Diagnostico por Ultrasonido “La California” of vaginal and
transvaginal ultrasounds of August and November 1999 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume
V, annex XXVII, folios 5708, 5730 to 5733); certifications of the Laboratorio Clínico “La California” of hormone
tests of November 23 and 25, 1999 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII,
folios 5738, 5739 and 5742), and certification of the myomectomy of September 9, 1999 (file of annexes to the
pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5789 and 5790).
130
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).
131
Cf. Prescription by Dr. Escalante for Ms. Henchoz Bolaños of five ovary stimulation medicines of January 1,
2000 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5744 and 5745).
132
Cf. Certifications from Laboratorio Clínico “La California” for a transvaginal ultrasound and hormone tests
of February 15, 2000, (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5748 to
5750).
133
Affidavit of Miguel Antonio Yamuni Zeledón of December 13, 2011 (file of annexes to the pleadings and
motions brief, volume V, annex XXIX, folio 5881). Similarly, Ms. Henchoz Bolaños indicated that, since the only
way they could have children was by undergoing IVF, “the only solution was to go abroad, because Costa Rica had
just banned it. [Their] right to have children was curtailed in 2000.” Affidavit of Ileana Henchoz Bolaños of
December 13, 2011 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXIX, folio 5885).
134
Cf. Certification of the Laboratorio Clínico “La California” of hormone tests and transvaginal ultrasounds of
April 2000 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folio 5753 and 5756 to
5762), and hormone stimulation prescription from her doctor of April 10, 2000 (file of annexes to the pleadings and
motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folio 5754).
135
Cf. Certification of the Ministry of the Interior and Police of the exit on April 17, 2000, and entry on April
28, 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); Invoice of the Hotel Renasa in Valencia dated April
24, 2000; Invoice for IVF of the Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions
brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folio 5781).
136
Cf. Certification of procedures and laboratory exams of April 21, 2000 (file of annexes to the pleadings and
motions brief, volume V, annex XXVII, folios 5775 and 5776).
137
Cf. Certification of embryo transfer (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume V, annex
XXVII, folio 5773).
138
Cf. Invoice for treatment dated April 28, 2000 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume
V, annex XXVII, folio 5781).