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.
Menopause is a stage in life when a woman stops having her monthly period. It is a normal part of aging and marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. Menopause typically occurs in a woman's late 40s to early 50s. However, women who have their ovaries surgically removed undergo sudden menopause.