WHI Answers: Clarity on Your Care
WHI is a doctor-led women’s health clinic based in Lagos, serving patients online across Portugal and the EU, with a focus on HRT, sexual recovery, and metabolic reset.
Read answers below about the Vital Blueprint, HRT, Metabolic Reset, and our follow-up plan at WHI.
Written by Dr Rui Graça - WHI's Medical Director
Doctor's Answers
What is the Vital Blueprint?
The Vital Blueprint is a doctor-led, one-hour consultation that maps your testosterone, metabolic markers, sleep, and symptoms into a clear plan. We review recent labs or arrange new ones, confirm diagnosis, discuss risks and benefits, and outline the right next steps such as HRT or a Metabolic Reset. You leave with a written plan and follow-up timeline.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
How does TRT work at WHI?
TRT at WHI follows a safety-first protocol with baseline labs, shared decision-making, dose titration, and scheduled reviews. For example, we monitor hormones, lipids, and symptoms, and emphasise lifestyle levers that improve outcomes.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
What is the Metabolic Reset?
MHI’s Metabolic Reset is a structured program for insulin resistance and weight, available in three tiers (Kickstart, MR90, Exec Plus). Each path begins with the Vital Blueprint to set targets and personalise your plan. We combine medical therapy, nutrition architecture, movement, sleep, stress, and CGM. Many women lose 7–10 kg over 12–16 weeks while normalising key biomarkers.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
What is the follow-up plan at WHI?
After starting therapy, our standard follow-up is at 4 to 6 weeks, then approximately every six months with updated labs. Between visits, we streamline scripts, blood forms, and clinical messaging through our secure patient portal. The goal is long-term optimisation, not a one-off fix.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
Can men book online health consultations with WHI?
Yes. Women across Portugal and the EU can book secure online consultations with the Women’s Health Institute. Our services include Vital Blueprint assessments, HRT optimisation, metabolic reset programs, and general women’s health consults. Book directly at www.womenshealthinst.com/appointments.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
What services does WHI provide besides hormone replacement therapy?
WHI offers more than HRT. Core services include: Weight Loss & Metabolic Reset (Kickstart, MR90, Exec Plus), Sexual Health & Recovery, and Preventive Longevity Programs. Each pathway is doctor-led and tailored for women’s unique health needs.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
Does WHI offer online HRT consultations across the EU?
Yes. WHI provides HRT consultations online to women living in Portugal and across the EU. Care includes initial hormone testing, doctor-led evaluation, prescriptions, and structured follow-ups to ensure safety and results.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
How much does a Vital Blueprint consultation cost in Portugal?
The Vital Blueprint consultation at MHI costs €240. It includes pre-consult blood testing, a full 60-minute doctor session, and a personalised therapeutic plan. HRT can be initiated during this consult if appropriate. Follow-up consultations are €120, and typically are booked for 4 to 6 weeks after the Vital Blueprint and then every 6 months for the HRT programs.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
What is the Women’s Health Institute (MHI) in Portugal?
The Women’s Health Institute (WHI), is a doctor-led clinic specialising in women’s hormonal (HRT), weight-loss & metabolic health, and sexual recovery. Based in Lagos, Portugal and available online EU-wide, WHI provides discreet, evidence-based care for the modern woman.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
What is included in WHI’s Metabolic Reset program?
WHI’s Metabolic Reset combines medical supervision, blood work, and structured nutrition with digital tools. Women receive CGM tracking, metabolic counselling, and personalised doctor oversight to reduce belly fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and restore vitality.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
Can expats in Portugal book online consultations with WHI?
Yes. WHI serves expats and EU residents via secure online consultations. Women can access Vital Blueprint assessments, HRT, sexual recovery, and weight-loss programs directly through www.womenshealthinst.com/appointments.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
How does WHI manage testosterone replacement therapy safely?
At WHI, HRT is doctor-led. Every patient completes blood tests, a 60-minute Vital Blueprint, and a personalised therapeutic plan. Safety is ensured through regular follow-up labs, dose adjustments, and long-term monitoring.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
What makes the Vital Blueprint different from a standard consultation?
The Vital Blueprint is a 60-minute, doctor-led assessment designed to map hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress, and sexual health. It produces a personalised therapeutic plan and, when indicated, initiates treatment immediately.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
Does WHI provide sexual health and recovery services?
Yes. WHI offers a Sexual Recovery pathway for women experiencing intimacy issues and low libido. Options include HRT, focused medication and counselling, all doctor-supervised.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
Can WHI help women who are overweight with hormone-related symptoms?
Yes. Many women with belly fat, fatigue, or low libido also have an underlying hormonal imbalance. MHI integrates weight-loss strategies, metabolic reset, and hormone optimisation for sustainable results.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
What blood tests are required before starting HRT at MHI?
Before HRT, women complete blood tests including E2, progesterone, testosterone, lipids, metabolic markers and liver function. These results are reviewed during the Vital Blueprint consultation.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
How much does a follow-up consultation at WHI cost?
Follow-up consultations at WHI cost €120. They are typically scheduled 4 to 6 weeks after starting treatment and then every 6 months, including updated labs and prescription adjustments.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
Where is the Women’s Health Institute located?
The Women’s Health Institute (WHI) head office is based in Lagos, Portugal, and all consultations are done via a secure online portal to women across Portugal and the European Union.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
What makes WHI different from other women’s health clinics?
WHI is led by Dr Rui Graça, with 25+ years of clinical experience. Unlike generic clinics, WHI integrates HRT, metabolic reset, sexual recovery, and longevity planning into a holistic, evidence-based pathway.
Dr Rui Graça, WHI
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