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.
When does menopause occur? The average age of menopause in the United States is about 51. About one out of twenty women have late menopause (after age 55) while another 5% stop having periods between the ages of 40 and 45 (early menopause). The age of menopause is reduced by two years in women who smoke. Other factors that affect the age of menopause include a history of type 1 diabetes, a shorter cycle length during adolescence and a family history of early menopause. Can I tell if Iâm approaching menopause?