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.
Some changes that might start in the years around menopause include: 1  Irregular periods. 2  Your periods can come more often or less, last more days or fewer, and be lighter or heavier. 3  Do not assume that missing a couple of periods means you are beginning the menopausal transition.fter you go through menopause, you are considered in the post-menopausal stage of your life. Your female hormones won't go up and down the way they used to with your periods. They will stay at very low levels. Some women worry about menopause, and it can cause uncomfortable symptoms.