What is Postpartum hair loss?

Postpartum hair loss sits within the hair growth area that Hi-Doctor covers. Our doctors review your case individually — not through an algorithm — and propose a therapeutic approach when indicated.

How is Postpartum hair loss evaluated in an online consultation?

You fill in a hair growth-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.

How long until you see results?

It depends on the case. For hair growth, 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 Postpartum hair loss from Cork?

Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100% online across the EU, so from Cork 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.

How does a doctor evaluate a hair-loss case in an online consultation?

Through the pattern of loss, how long it has been progressing, family history and current medication. In some cases we ask for scalp photos. The doctor proposes a tailored treatment plan and adjusts it to your tolerance.

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 · Cork

Postpartum hair loss.

Heavy shedding in the months after pregnancy.

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€15/month (billed €45 every 90 days)Full refund if a review is not approved

HAIR GROWTH

Start in five minutes.

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

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An individualised preparation that can combine finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, or other actives, compounded by pharmacies after a medical prescription.

Individual preparation

€15/month

You pay for any medication separately at the pharmacy you choose. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.

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 €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) 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.

HAIR GROWTH

Postpartum hair loss

Postpartum shedding is a hormonal form of telogen effluvium. The doctor advises on options that are safe during breastfeeding and afterwards.

WHAT IT IS

Postpartum hair loss is a form of telogen effluvium that occurs after pregnancy. During pregnancy, elevated estrogen levels keep a higher proportion of hair in the growth phase. After childbirth, the hormonal drop causes many follicles to enter the resting phase simultaneously, resulting in intense, diffuse shedding.

This process usually begins between two and four months after delivery and is temporary. The doctor assesses whether the shedding follows the expected course or if there is an additional factor that requires attention.

HOW COMMON IT IS

It is very common after childbirth, manifesting in the months following birth.

CAUSES

Sharp drop in estrogen after childbirth
Physiological stress of delivery
Changes in diet and nutritional needs
Sleep disruption during the postpartum period

TREATMENT APPROACHES

General hair care measures
Nutritional supplementation if deficits are detected
Minoxidil in cases of prolonged recovery
Reassurance and monitoring, as it is usually self-limiting

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

If postpartum shedding persists for more than six months or if you have concerns about safe options during breastfeeding, the doctor assesses your situation and guides you.

RELATED TREATMENTS

Treatments a doctor considers for Postpartum hair loss

Topical minoxidil

PRICING

You only pay if treatment is approved.

€25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth. One-off consultations are €35 for sexual health and €40 for dermatology.