Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Postpartum and perimenopausal mood evaluation
Libido is a medical symptom with vascular, psychiatric, relational, and endocrine inputs.
Clinical scope of Women's Hormone Therapy in Broward County
PMDD hormone treatment starts by confirming luteal-phase timing with a symptom diary when possible.
Thyroid and HRT overlap: check TSH before attributing everything to estradiol.
What we rule in — and rule out
PMDD meeting diagnostic timing.
Not indicated to treat breast cancer.
Patients who want a second opinion on a pellet clinic plan.
Not indicated when VTE or estrogen-sensitive cancer history blocks estrogen without oncology input.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pompano Beach presentations. Women's Hormone Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Pompano Beach patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Map the menstrual, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopausal timeline onto the mood timeline.
Visit flow for Women's Hormone Therapy
Telehealth for counseling; office or GYN for procedures.
Coordinate with GYN/PCP.
Reassess at a short interval because perimenopause is not a static lab value.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Bipolar screen before unopposed-feeling antidepressant plans.
Emergency precautions for chest pain/neuro deficits on estrogen.
Pregnancy test when relevant before hormones.
Refer DEXA when premature estrogen loss.
Questions we hear about Women's Hormone Therapy
How close is the office?
About 28 minutes from Pompano Beach.
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
What labs?
Individualized: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, TSH, ferritin, vitamin D as indicated.
Is bioidentical safer?
Bioidentical describes structure. Risk depends on dose, route, and your history — not the marketing word.
Are you a gynecologist?
No. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a PMHNP-BC providing hormone-informed psychiatric care.
Is brain fog always menopause?
No. Sleep, ADHD, depression, B12, and thyroid are on the list.
What insurance do you accept for Pompano Beach patients?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United, and more. Call (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Can you prescribe medication at the first appointment?
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, Dr. Chatelier may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan. Initial evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes to ensure we understand your complete picture.
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
If Women's Hormone Therapy is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Women's Hormone Therapy. Mention Pompano Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.