catamenia
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They have the following custom when they have their catamenia: the wives withdraw from their husbands, or the daughter from her father and mother and other relatives, and go to certain small houses.
From Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 03 by Otis, Charles P. (Charles Pomeroy)
In response to his argument the decree against catamenia was accordingly abolished.
From Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala by Various
Whether it be merely a coincidence I am unable to say, but it is true that the majority of these cases have been in young females just after the establishment of the catamenia.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Dunlape reports a case of hemorrhagic diathesis, following suppression of the catamenia, attended by vicarious hemorrhage from the gums, which terminated fatally.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
Following the operation, there was a regular, painless menstruation every month, at which time the lower part of the wound re-opened, and blood issued forth during the three days of the catamenia.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
