Greater nerve tension creates an increase in functional activity. The philosophy of this phenomena is readily comprehended when we take into consideration the extreme sensitiveness of the female during these climacteric periods. The senses of smell, taste, sight and hearing are more acute than ordinary. These conditions abnormally expressed, are by no means resultant from the change, but because of greater nerve tension. Any disease arising at puberty or the menopause should be adjusted for, just the same as though appearing at any other time.
Vicarious menstruation is the menstrual flow from some part or organ other than the vagina.
V. respiration, an increased respiratory action in one lung to make up for the diminished action of the other. V. secretion and excretion may be increased in one part of the body instead of the usual function in another. V. diarrhea, an increased discharge of watery stool due to inaction of the kidneys, known as compensatory diarrhea. V. menstruation, a periodical bloody discharge from the stomach, nose, breasts, rectum, the pores of the skin or other parts of the body, occurring at the time of, and taking the place of, in part or whole of the menses. Blood-sweating, a bloody discharge from the pores of the skin is considered vicarious when present in absent menstruation.