Science Identity Science Identity Construction The central focus of XSciâs work is science identity construction â or the psychological processes by which people become inspired by science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) to the point of personal relevance, ownership, and integration into the sense of self.
When women in their late thirties or early forties begin to have symptoms of perimenopause such as hot flashes or vaginal dryness, they often wonder whether this is an early menopause. While the average age of menopause in the United States is 51, the usual range is from 45 to 55. If you completely stop having periods before the age of 45, it is called an early menopause. If you stop menstruating even earlier -- before the age of 40 -- it is called premature menopause. There are several reasons you might experience early menopause, including: Surgery to remove your ovaries.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Test. Although itâs rarely needed, your doctor may decide to do a blood test to check your hormone levels. Specifically, theyâll look at the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estrogen. During menopause, your FSH levels increase, and estrogen levels decrease.uring menopause, pH rises to about 6. Your doctor can swab the vagina to test the pH levels. If youâre having menopausal symptoms and you or your doctor is unsure whether youâve begun menopause, your doctor may order tests to rule out other health problems such as ovarian failure or a thyroid condition.