What is Emergency contraception?

Emergency contraception sits within the sexual health area that Hi-Doctor covers. Our doctors review your case individually — not through an algorithm — and propose a therapeutic approach when indicated.

How is Emergency contraception evaluated in an online consultation?

You fill in a sexual health-oriented medical questionnaire (~5 min). An EU-licensed doctor reviews your clinical history, current medication, allergies and background in less than 2 hours on average. If clarifications are needed, they message you via the private chat in your account.

What treatments does the doctor consider for Emergency contraception?

The doctor proposes the most appropriate treatment among those authorised in the EU for sexual health. The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth; sexual health remains a €35 one-off consultation. If your case is not eligible, the applicable fee is refunded in full.

How long until you see results?

It depends on the case. For sexual health, reasonable timelines are explained during the consultation and follow-up lives inside the private chat. The full medical record stays in an auditable thread inside your account.

Can I consult for Emergency contraception from Athens?

Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100% online across the EU, so from Athens you can fill in the questionnaire and receive the medical review without travelling. The electronic prescription issued by the licensed doctor is valid at any EU pharmacy under Directive 2011/24/EU; outside Spain the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

Is my sexual health consultation fully confidential?

Yes. All communication happens in the private chat of your account, GDPR-compliant. The doctor treats discretion as a core of the service and there is no history visible outside your consultation.

What is the private electronic prescription and why is it valid across the EU?

The private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Privada Electrónica) is issued by a licensed doctor in Spain. It is a PDF carrying every field required by EU Directive 2011/24/EU (patient, prescriber with country of registration, active ingredient, dose), which makes it legally recognised across all 27 EU member states. In Spanish pharmacies it is dispensed from the QR; outside Spain, the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

How does Hi-Doctor work step by step?

1) Fill in an online medical questionnaire in about 4 minutes. 2) The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth; sexual health is €35 per consultation and a skin consultation is €40. 3) An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if appropriate, issues an electronic prescription. 4) Collect it at any EU pharmacy. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full.

CONDITION · Athens

Emergency contraception.

Time-sensitive options after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

Start consultation Explore Sexual health

€35 one-offFull refund if a review is not approved

SEXUAL HEALTH

Start in five minutes.

Answer the questionnaire. A licensed doctor reads it. You pay only if treatment is approved.

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Licensed EU doctors

Doctor review in less than 2 hours on average

50,000+ patients served

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HOW IT WORKS · 5 STEPS

Five steps. No waiting room.

From the online consultation to ongoing follow-up — without leaving home.

5 minutes
Start your online visit
Answer a 5-minute health questionnaire from home.
Less than 2 hours
A doctor reviews your case
A licensed doctor reviews your answers and replies personally.
Refund guarantee
Review and payment
If not approved, we refund your €35 one-off in full.
EU pharmacies
Collect treatment from the pharmacy
Collect it at any EU pharmacy with your e-prescription.
4-week check-in
Ongoing support
Private chat, 4-week check-in, simple prescription renewal.

SEXUAL HEALTH

Emergency contraception

Time since sex, cycle timing, usual contraception and other medicines determine the most suitable option. Emergency pills do not protect against STIs, and the copper IUD remains the most effective emergency option.

WHAT IT IS

Emergency contraception is a method used after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure to reduce the risk of pregnancy. Options include the emergency pill (levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate) and the copper IUD.

The choice between these options depends on the time elapsed since unprotected sex, the point in the menstrual cycle and body weight. The pill's efficacy decreases with time, while the copper IUD remains effective for up to five days.

Emergency contraception does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. If there is a risk of STIs, the doctor may recommend additional testing. In any case, it is best to consult as soon as possible to choose the most appropriate option for each situation.

HOW COMMON IT IS

Its use is common across all age groups. In Europe, a significant proportion of women have used emergency contraception at least once.

CAUSES

Sexual intercourse without a condom or other contraceptive method
Condom breakage or slippage
Missed regular contraceptive pill
Barrier method failure
Unprotected sexual assault
Incorrect calculation of the fertile window

TREATMENT APPROACHES

Levonorgestrel pill (up to 72 hours, decreasing efficacy)
Ulipristal acetate pill (up to 120 hours, more stable efficacy)
Copper IUD (up to 5 days, most effective option plus ongoing contraception)
Choice depends on time elapsed, weight and cycle timing
Does not protect against STIs — test if at risk

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

Ideally consult as soon as possible after unprotected sex, as emergency pill efficacy decreases with time. If unsure which option is best, a doctor can help decide.

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