Emergency contraception: every hour counts
Urgent consultation and treatment after unprotected sex. If the condom failed, you forgot your contraceptive or you didn't use protection, you can still prevent pregnancy. A registered doctor assesses your case and tells you the regimen most likely to work given the hours that have passed.
- Registered doctors
- Encrypted health data
- No video call
What's included
Your emergency contraception consultation, with a doctor behind it
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Timing decides the regimen
There’s more than one option, and not all of them work within every time frame. The doctor chooses based on the hours that have passed, your weight and your medication.
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The sooner, the better
This is a consultation where waiting costs effectiveness: tell us about your case without delay, because the regimen depends on the hours that have passed.
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No judgement
A contraceptive failure can happen to anyone. No one here will ask you to justify yourself: just the details needed to help you.
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And afterwards, a plan
The doctor explains what to expect after the regimen, when to take a test and, if you want, how to choose a regular contraceptive.
What it is and what it isn’t
Emergency contraception is a resource for after unprotected sex or a contraceptive failure: a condom that breaks, missed pills. It works by delaying ovulation, so that egg and sperm never meet. It doesn’t interrupt an existing pregnancy — it isn’t an abortion pill — and it doesn’t replace a regular contraceptive method.
The hours matter
Its effectiveness falls with every passing hour, and the different regimens have different time limits: one is effective up to 72 hours after sex and the other reaches 120 hours (5 days). Beyond that, the pills no longer work, but a copper IUD fitted in time is still a very effective option: if that’s your case, go to your local health centre today.
What the doctor assesses
- How many hours have passed since the sex: it’s the detail that decides the regimen.
- Your weight and your medication, because both can make some of the options less effective.
- Where you are in your cycle and the possibility of a previous pregnancy, to guide the follow-up.
- Breastfeeding, which doesn’t prevent the regimen but may call for some precautions.
After taking it
Your period may come a few days early or late, and there may be some light bleeding outside your cycle: that’s to be expected. Two things matter: if you vomit within three hours of taking it, the dose needs to be repeated; and if your period is more than seven days late, take a pregnancy test. The emergency regimen doesn’t protect the rest of your cycle, so use condoms until your next period.
If it happens to you often
Using emergency contraception several times isn’t dangerous, but it is a sign that your usual method isn’t working for you. A well-chosen regular contraceptive is far more effective — and far kinder to your peace of mind. If you like, mention it to the doctor in this same consultation.
How it works
What a emergency contraception consultation looks like
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Questionnaire
Choose the treatment for your consultation and answer a few questions about your health, your symptoms and your goals. No appointment needed, right from your phone.
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Medical review
A registered doctor studies your answers one by one. If they need any more information, they’ll write to you in your private area.
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Treatment prescription
You receive the doctor’s assessment and your treatment plan with clear instructions in writing, in less than 15 minutes.
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Follow-up
Write to the doctor from your patient area to ask questions and adjust the plan whenever needed.
Reviews
What our patients say
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“For me, discretion came first. The emails I get only say there’s news in my private area, without mentioning why, and nobody outside the medical team sees my answers. I was able to consult about something sensitive with complete peace of mind.”
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“Being able to keep talking to the doctor after the first reply is what I value most. I’ve written to him several times to tell him how I was getting on and I’ve always had an answer tailored to my case, not a template. It’s reassuring to know there’s someone on the other end.”
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“From the start they made it clear what can and can’t be dealt with in writing, and I liked that. The questionnaire asks its questions respectfully, and the doctor replies calmly and explains the reasoning behind each recommendation. I came back later about something else and the experience was just as good.”
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“It was the first time I’d seen a doctor about anything online and I had my doubts. It was all straightforward: a clear questionnaire, a written reply from a doctor who had obviously read my case, and the chance to ask about anything I didn’t understand. I did it all from my phone without any hassle.”
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“I’ve had two consultations and both were handled with the same care: clear questions, simple instructions and a detailed reply. When I wrote later to let the doctor know how I was getting on, he took it into account and adjusted whatever was needed.”
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FAQ
Common questions about emergency contraception
What does the emergency contraception consultation and treatment include?
The emergency contraception consultation and treatment includes an urgent assessment by a registered doctor, who chooses the treatment based on how many hours have passed, your weight and your medication. They reply in writing in less than 15 minutes and afterwards you can message them with any questions, with no appointment and completely discreetly.
Does emergency contraception protect me for the rest of the month?
No. Emergency contraception only works for sex that has already happened; any later unprotected sex carries a risk again, even the next day. Use condoms until your next period and, from then on, your regular contraceptive method, properly prescribed.
How much does online emergency contraception cost?
The emergency contraception consultation and treatment costs €35 as a single payment with one consultation included. It is online and available throughout Europe, at any time: a registered doctor assesses your case and replies in less than 15 minutes, confidentially and with no appointment.
How long after sex can I take emergency contraception?
The sooner, the better: emergency contraception is most effective in the first hours after unprotected sex. Depending on the treatment, the window is up to 72 or 120 hours, and the doctor chooses the most suitable one based on the time that has passed. That is why the consultation is urgent and the reply arrives in less than 15 minutes.
Is the morning-after pill an abortion pill?
No. The morning-after pill works by delaying ovulation so that fertilisation does not take place. If a pregnancy has already started, it does not end it or harm it. That is why timing matters so much: it acts before ovulation, not after.
How do I know if emergency contraception has worked?
Your period is the confirmation: it usually comes on the expected date or a few days either side. If it is more than 7 days late, much lighter than usual, or you have severe abdominal pain, take a pregnancy test and message the doctor. Light bleeding a few days after taking it is common and is not your period.
Can I take emergency contraception more than once?
Yes, it can be taken more than once, even in the same cycle, although different treatments should not be mixed and your period will be more irregular. If it happens often, the important conversation is about your regular method: there are more effective and convenient options, and the doctor helps you choose yours by message.
Shall we start your emergency treatment prescription?
Answer the questionnaire in a few minutes and a registered doctor will reply in less than 15 minutes.