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.
Yes. Estrogen levels fall at menopause. This is a natural transition for all women between ages 40 and 55. The decline in estrogen can happen abruptly in younger women whose ovaries are removed, resulting in so-called surgical menopause.Perimenopause is the period of transition before menopause.he first natural decline in estrogen levels starts during this phase. Other physiological changes also start. Women going through perimenopause may experience weight gain along with other menopause symptoms. For instance, there may be irregular menstrual periods, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness.