A few days before the period starts, and even later at the time of the flow, some girls find themselves in an abnormal condition like lowered resistance and a decrease of physical capacity. They also tend to manifest various nervous and mental anomalies, loss of self-control and emotional intensity being the cause of many of the offences committed during that time.

This mental breakdown, which easily degenerates into depression, may lead to suicides. And since emotional feelings are greatly intensified at that time, it is easy to understand that the young girl at the time of her first menses needs especially attention and affectionate care, it is not without reason that a young girl may demand to be excused at that time from her studies or activities.

There was a movement in America years back which demands twelve months' complete holiday at this critical period. The young girl is to spend the year in the country and receive special tuition, so that her studies are not interrupted. Seemingly, these demands hardly permit the realization of such ideals. Only are few parents could afford the expense that is required.

Nevertheless, it is strongly advisable that parents pay more attention, particularly to their young daughter's physical health when she reaches puberty. Especially if her menstruation is accompanied by disturbance. Menstrual irregularities and disorder behaviours may take a cruel revenge if their importance is not recognized and ignored.

A break in menstruation occurs in normal healthy sexed women and in during normal pregnancy. Such a disturbance sometimes takes place as a form of a fake pregnancy but after a physical examination has convinced the woman of her mistake, menstruation soon resumes its normal course. It may also occur as a result of a serious psychological disturbance, but that is extremely rare. In cases where the period is missed for a month only, it could be due to some stress, didn¡¯t eat properly or trouble sleeping, or an inaccurate record of the date.

The interruption of menstruation without pregnancy was common in both married and single women. Some period appeared without definite symptoms and passed over without any special disturbances that lasted for weeks and to the extreme even to months, especially towards menopausal.