Menopause
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Shamsah Amersi, MD
OB-GYN & Breast Cancer Assessment located in Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Shamsah Amersi, MD FACOG provides a variety of menopause services for women in Santa Monica, CA, and surrounding areas. Each woman's experience with menopause is different, so Dr. Amersi offers personalized menopause services for each patient she sees. Dr. Shamsah Amersi meets the complex needs of women going through menopause and strives to provide the best for her OBGYN patients.
Menopause Q & A
What is menopause?
Menopause is defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period marking the end of a woman’s reproductive life. In the months and years leading up to this transition, which occurs on average between ages 48-55, women can experience fluctuations in estrogen and other hormones. Some women only have irregular menstrual periods that eventually stop upon reaching menopause however the majority of others suffer multiple symptoms, which can range considerably in both intensity and frequency.
What are the most common symptoms of menopause?
While all women experience menopause differently, some of the most common symptoms are:
- Hot flashes
- Mood swings
- Vaginal dryness
- Pain during intercourse
- Urinary symptoms
- Diminished libido
- Joint pain
- Irritability
- Headaches
- Night sweats
- Memory loss
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Hair loss
How can Dr. Amersi help me with the challenges of menopause?
How it Works – A Deep Dive into Hormone Replacement Therapy
Our personalized HRT is backed by meticulous analysis of your hormonal profile, ensuring a tailor-made treatment plan that aligns with your body's unique needs.
Bio-Identical Alignment
Experience natural and harmonious balance with hormones identical to your body’s.
Precision Dosing
Receive treatments meticulously tailored to your unique hormonal needs for optimized well-being.
Comprehensive Monitoring
Benefit from continuous refinement of your treatment plan to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Integrative Approach
Embrace a multi-modal plan combining hormonal therapy with nutritional and lifestyle adjustments for enhanced vitality
There are many ways to treat symptoms, maintain optimal health and enjoy an excellent quality of life. As a gynecologist and certified menopause clinician specialist, Dr. Amersi is versed in a wide array of solutions and preventive health measures to ease this natural life transition. She begins by taking a complete medical history, discussing your symptoms and lifestyle in detail, conducting a physical examination, and performing any necessary tests that may include various laboratory and hormonal studies, a bone density evaluation, a mammogram, a pelvic ultrasound and/or a colonoscopy if indicated. Armed with this information, Dr. Amersi will discuss your treatment options and design a plan just for you. Depending on your specific symptoms and lifestyle, options may include:
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
- Herbal supplements
- Nutrition and exercise recommendations
- Lifestyle recommendations
For vaginal atrophy symptoms related to menopause, such as pain during intercourse, vaginal dryness, vaginal burning and/or itching, frequent urinary tract infections or other urinary symptoms, Dr. Amersi may recommend:
- Local vaginal estrogen or non-estrogen therapy
- MonaLisa Touch vaginal CO2 laser treatment
- Vaginal lubricants
- Vaginal dilators
- Vaginal moisturizers
Our advanced Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is designed to rebalance and optimize your hormone levels, unlocking a myriad of health benefits, including:
- Improved muscle mass and bone density
- Prevention of heart and vascular diseasesMajor Insurance Providers Accepted
We accept only PPO insurance plans. Below is a short-list of just some of the plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed below.
Words from our patients
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"Dr. Amersi is a fantastic, loving, and attentive doctor. She has been nothing but supportive and answers every question I have"
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"Dr. Amersi & staff are top notch. From check-in to post appt problems with a prescription, they were attentive, thorough and happy"
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"I had a consultation with Dr. Amersi yesterday. Love her! Love the offices!"
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"Dr. Amersi is absolutely wonderful. Not only is she attentive and nurturing, but she makes you feel like an old friend"
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"It took me 7 years to find the right gynecologist, and Dr. Amersi is it. Her office is so peaceful and her staff is so kind. I am so grateful to have found her!"
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"I've been going to Dr. Amersi for about four years now and I absolutely love her"
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"I've been going to Dr. Amersi for about 9 years now and couldn't be more pleased with her level of care, understanding, knowledge and professionalism"
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"Her office was very pretty & her staff was friendly. Even though I hate these types of visits Dr Amersi was very friendly, welcoming & made the visit easy :)"
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" Love this doc. She's quick and efficient but if you need to talk to her more or ask questions she's willing to take the time to do that."
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"Dr Amersi gave me one of the best gifts: she kept me and both of my baby boys healthy and safe during pregnancy and delivery!"
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"She is incredible! She genuinely cares about her patients and she really takes time to get to know you and treat you as a person, not just a patient."
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"She is a true doctor who works from the heart and with such expertise! She has a way of looking at the whole picture that I think is so important."
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"Doctors don't come any better then Amersi! She sincerely cares for her patients and is great at listening and providing the best care possible."
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"Dr Amersi has been my doctor since 2004, she is really fantastic at what she does and really cares about her patients. The staff is super friendly."
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"I have seen Dr. Amersi for the past six years or so and really love her. She thinks ahead and asks questions to make sure she is familiar with your situation."
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"Dr. Amersi was able to calm all of my first time mom fears during my pregnancy and I knew I was in great hands when it came time to deliver.".
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"She is very informative and knowledgeable, however she is also warm and caring and truly interested in your well- being!"
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"Her knowledge, professionalism & caring attitude is a set of characteristics that I was never able to find in another OBGYN."
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Dr. Sham helped us deliver Penelope & Adam safely into the world. You're more than an extraordinary doctor. We are grateful for your excellent care & genuine compassion
