Birth Control Online?

Can you get birth control through an online prescription, and how is eligibility assessed in Europe?Birth control online prescriptions explained: combined oral contraceptives, progestogen-only pill, medical screening, contraindications, and EU prescribing criteria.In this episode, we outline how hormonal contraception is prescribed via telemedicine and what safety checks are required under European medical guidelines.You’ll learn:• Which contraceptive options may be prescribed online• Why blood pressure, BMI, and smoking status matter• Contraindications such as migraine with aura or clotting risk• The difference between combined and progestogen-only pills• When emergency contraception is appropriate• The importance of regular review and cervical screening• Situations where prescription requests may be declined pending in-person assessmentWe explain how doctors assess medical history, medication use, family history of thrombosis, migraine history, and pregnancy risk during an online consultation in the EU. Hormonal contraception is prescribed only when clinical criteria are met and safety standards are satisfied.This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where contraception consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.Read the full guide and transcript here:https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/birth-control-online