Sexual and reproductive healthcare

Overview

Spain's public healthcare system provides sexual and reproductive health services through both primary care and dedicated Sexual and Reproductive Health centres (Centros de Salud Sexual y Reproductiva), found in most regions.

Requirements

• You need to be registered for public healthcare (or hold private insurance) to access this care in the usual way, though certain sexual health services are also available more openly through some public programmes

Step-by-step process

• For routine matters (contraception advice, screening, general questions), book an appointment with your primary-care doctor or directly with a Centro de Salud Sexual y Reproductiva where these exist in your region
• Attend your appointment for consultation, testing or prescription as relevant to your need
• Follow up as advised for ongoing contraception management or periodic screening

Required documents

• Health card (tarjeta sanitaria)

Common mistakes

• Assuming sexual health services are only accessible through a general primary-care referral — many regions allow direct access to dedicated centres without one
• Not realising some regions have specific youth-focused sexual health services with easier access for younger patients

Practical tips

• If your region has a dedicated Centro de Salud Sexual y Reproductiva, it's often quicker and more specialised than a general primary-care appointment for these specific needs
• Confidentiality standards apply as with any medical consultation — this is a normal part of Spanish healthcare, not something you need to specifically request

How Tuchati can help

If you're not sure what services are available in your region or how to access them, Tuchati can help you find the right service.