Table 5.

Age Dimensions.

Age	Onset of Symptoms
39	Intrauterine device removed, and periods have been irregular since
Early 40’s	Skipping and intermittent periods
41	Having troubles with mood and sleep
42	Never experienced a hot flash, so maybe it’s on its way?
Mid 40’s	Period stopped
50	I’m going to be 50; I haven’t had the symptoms I thought I would