Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
PMDD and menopause-related mood: a medical evaluation
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC treats psychiatric syndromes that track with reproductive transitions. HRT is coordinated, not sold as a personality upgrade.
Clinical scope of Women's Hormone Therapy in Broward County
Thyroid and HRT overlap: check TSH before attributing everything to estradiol.
Hot flash care can improve sleep continuity, which then improves daytime mood scores.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Refer DEXA when premature estrogen loss.
Mood scales at baseline and follow-up.
Bleeding on HRT = GYN, not 'watch forever.'
Informed consent stored.
DSM-5-TR framing for progesterone therapy women
Vasomotor symptoms wrecking sleep and daytime function.
Postpartum mood or anxiety needing medical evaluation.
SSRI sexual dysfunction plus a hormone question.
PMDD meeting diagnostic timing.
Clinical FAQ
Can HRT replace my antidepressant?
Sometimes mood improves when sleep and vasomotor symptoms improve. Sometimes you still need a psychotropic. We do not promise a swap.
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
Do you do pellets?
We do not run a pellet-first model. If a GYN uses them, we still require a psychiatric formulation.
Can progesterone worsen mood?
Yes in some patients. Tell us; we change the plan.
Is this anti-aging?
No.
Do you help with libido?
We evaluate causes, including SSRI effects and endocrine factors. No guaranteed outcome.
Can I do all appointments via telehealth?
After an initial evaluation (which we recommend in-person for the most thorough assessment), most follow-up appointments can be conducted via our secure telehealth platform.
How do you ensure privacy?
All appointments and records are HIPAA-compliant. Telehealth sessions use encrypted video, and we never share patient information without explicit consent.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hillsboro Beach patients who drive 36 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Order labs that could change the plan.
36-minute path to the Hollywood office
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Women's Hormone Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hillsboro Beach patients who drive 36 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hillsboro Beach presentations. Women's Hormone Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
You were refused hormones 'because it's just psychiatry.'
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Women's Hormone Therapy. Mention Hillsboro Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
After Women's Hormone Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.