ty and
frequently in a dangerous operation. There are, therefore, ample reasons
for watchfulness and care on the part of the growing girl.

SYMPTOMS OF MENSTRUATION.--After menstruation is established there
should be no actual pain at each period. There are, however, certain
undefined feelings,--premonitory symptoms,--which may be explained in
the following terms:--A day or two before the date on which the
menstruation is expected, the girl will appreciate that "her sickness"
is coming. She will not, or should not, complain of pain, but will state
that she has a bearing down feeling, is a little more nervous than
usual, has no desire to go into company, and wants to be more or less
her own entertainer. The "sick" period usually lasts four or five days.
The second day is the most important.

MENSTRUATION SHOULD NOT BE ACCOMPANIED WITH PAIN.--If any actual pain
accompanies menstruation, either before or after it is established, the
mother should at once take the daughter to the family physician.
Menstruation is a natural, physiological act and should not be
accompanied with actual distress or pain. It is astonishing how many
mothers will allow their daughters to suffer needlessly, for months and
years, because of the mistaken idea that "since the pain is there, it
must be," or because she--the mother--suffered, so also must the
daughter suffer. There is no more unfortunate mistake, and many a girl's
health and happiness has been blasted because of this misbelief. The
cause of the pain is, in a vast majority of the cases, a very simple
one, and can be removed in a very brief time.

Should the menstrual period last too long, be too frequent, or be in any
way not what it should be, consult your physician. If you are not sure
of "what it should be," or if you have any doubt, ask your doctor. Don't
let any false pride or feeling of modesty on your part, or on the part
of your daughter, dictate your policy under such circumstances. Don't
take the advice of your friends or neighbors in a matter so vital. It is
too important, and they are not qualified to "guess" any more than you
are. Don't, if you have any respect for yourself, or love for your
child, begin dosing her with the advertised patent medicines and "Female
Regulators" for which so much is claimed, and which seem to "just suit"
your daughter's case at this particular time. Take her to the doctor,
whose advice you value (or you should not have him as a family
physici