The Catamenia.—Abdominal massage must be discontinued while the catamenia are present.

In general massage, if the patient has habitually a normal flow, and little or no pain, no notice need be taken of the event beyond omitting to manipulate the abdomen and the thighs.

Fig. 88—Clapping.

Should the patient be accustomed to have a profuse flow, massage should be discontinued for two or three days, then resumed as above.

Should the patient have a scanty flow, or should it be retarded, it is unnecessary to avoid the abdomen and the thighs. Flexion and circumduction of thighs should be added.