Does Hi-Doctor treat Weight regain after dieting directly?

Weight regain after dieting falls within weight management, but it isn't always the primary indication of our treatments. The doctor reviews your case and tells you clearly whether Weight regain after dieting fits our current scope or whether you should be referred on.

What can Hi-Doctor offer me if I have Weight regain after dieting?

An individualised medical review within weight management, no algorithms. If your case is eligible, we propose a treatment plan with clinical evidence and EU authorisation. If it isn't, the doctor tells you and the consultation is refunded.

How much does the consultation cost and what does it include?

The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth; a one-off sexual-health consultation is €35. Each covers the questionnaire review, any clarifications the doctor needs through private chat, and an electronic prescription if approved. Plan renewals are also reviewed by your doctor.

What if my case needs an in-person specialist?

The doctor tells you during the consultation and points you to the most appropriate route. Hi-Doctor does not issue prescriptions outside the scenarios we can review safely via telemedicine.

Can I consult for Weight regain after dieting from Vigo?

Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100% online across the EU, so from Vigo 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; in Spain it is dispensed directly from the prescription QR.

Who is a candidate for a medical weight-management programme?

Adults with BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with comorbidities (hypertension, type-2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia). The doctor reviews your history, current medication and goals before proposing any treatment. It is not a cosmetic programme.

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 · COVERED AREA · Vigo

Weight regain after dieting within Weight loss.

When the weight comes back after a rapid loss.

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€25/month (billed €25 every 28 days)Full refund if a review is not approved

WEIGHT LOSS

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

Secure patient account

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 €25/month (billed €25 every 28 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.

WEIGHT LOSS

Weight regain after dieting

Weight regain is physiological, not a lack of willpower. The doctor reviews the cause and proposes a sustainable plan, not another crash diet.

WHAT IT IS

Weight regain after dieting is a well-documented physiological phenomenon. After weight loss, the body activates defence mechanisms that reduce basal metabolism and increase appetite to recover the lost weight.

This is not a matter of discipline or willpower. The body interprets weight loss as a threat and deploys hormonal responses — such as increased ghrelin and reduced leptin — that make maintaining results difficult.

Recognising this reality is the first step toward addressing regain medically, not with another restrictive diet that will likely have the same outcome.

HOW COMMON IT IS

A well-documented phenomenon in the medical literature: a large share of people who lose weight through diet alone regain a significant portion of it over time.

CAUSES

Metabolic adaptation that reduces energy expenditure after weight loss
Compensatory increase in appetite due to hormonal changes (ghrelin, leptin)
Loss of muscle mass reducing basal metabolic rate
Unsustainable restrictive eating patterns in the long term
Stress and emotional factors affecting adherence
Lack of professional follow-up after the weight loss phase

TREATMENT APPROACHES

Medical evaluation to identify the cause of regain
Personalised maintenance plan instead of a new restrictive diet
Strength training to rebuild muscle mass and basal metabolism
Behavioural support to maintain sustainable habits
Assessment of pharmacological treatment if regain is driven by metabolic imbalance
Regular long-term follow-up with healthcare professionals

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

See a doctor if you have regained weight after dieting and find it difficult to maintain results, or if the repeated cycle of loss and regain is affecting your health or emotional wellbeing.

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.