Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Perimenopause psychiatry serving Broward County
Libido is a medical symptom with vascular, psychiatric, relational, and endocrine inputs.
What Women's Hormone Therapy actually includes
Booking an HRT consult is booking a medical visit with psychiatric overlap.
Low estrogen is a lab and a syndrome, not a marketing category.
Monitoring and safety in Women's Hormone Therapy
VTE/migraine/cancer history every start.
Informed consent stored.
Bleeding on HRT = GYN, not 'watch forever.'
Drug-interaction check with psychotropics.
Indications and differentials
postpartum hormone therapy still requires a visit.
Perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms with psychiatric comorbidity.
SSRI sexual dysfunction plus a hormone question.
Not indicated to treat breast cancer.
How Sunrise patients actually get here
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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.
Do not start estrogen and a new antidepressant on the same day without a reason.
Document lactation plans.
How Women's Hormone Therapy is structured
Coordinate with GYN/PCP.
Map the menstrual, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopausal timeline onto the mood timeline.
Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Discuss mammography and cervical screening as primary-care tasks we will not skip mentioning.
Questions we hear about Women's Hormone Therapy
Do you help with libido?
We evaluate causes, including SSRI effects and endocrine factors. No guaranteed outcome.
Do you work with my OB/GYN?
With consent.
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
Can progesterone worsen mood?
Yes in some patients. Tell us; we change the plan.
Is this anti-aging?
No.
Will you check thyroid?
Yes when the history fits. Fatigue and mood are not 'just estrogen' by default.
Do you accept insurance for Sunrise patients?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Call us at (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific coverage before your first appointment.
Can I get evening or weekend telehealth appointments?
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate work schedules. Contact our office to discuss available appointment times.
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Women's Hormone Therapy. Mention Sunrise 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.