"The period is something very important for women. Of course it is more complicated than pleasant but it forms an essential part of the process of becoming a woman".
Peter Mayle.

"There is something that tells you: The appearance of pubic hair. Normally a girl gets her first period when this hair has well grown, not only a little but a lot. The growth of hair at this zone is usually accompanied by the growth of hair in the armpits".
Mavis Jukes.

"Normally it takes three to six days. A menstrual flow of more than one week is not normal nor is it normal to change a sanitary towel in less than an hour. If something like that occurs you need to see a doctor; also in case you have intermenstrual bleeding".
Mavis Jukes.

"The hormonal variations can cause pain in the breasts and belly (abdomen). They also have an influence on the mood and some women are a lot more sensitive than normally: They are sad, irritated or get mad easily".
Karen Gravelle.