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Holtz, Raymond S. "Should Women Fly During the Mestrual Period? " Journal of Aviation Medicine 12:4 (December 1941); 300-303

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Question of Stability - If a woman is stable then yes she can fly; if not then no

endocrine not flow is important

women are not delicat creatures and their active participation in sparks during the menstrual cycle is a good indicator that flying is ok too.

302 
"There for Concrete Facts have been stated for the sole purpose of pointing out the reason why female pilots with menstrual disturbances, both pelvic and systemic in character, should refrain from flying during this period. 

No systems - no problem flying 

The author adds the caveat that the example and opinions of women facing pilots which indicates that flying is possible even during duress

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"From the foregoing facts and statements the reader is invited to exercise his own opinion as to whether or not the female pilot should be allowed to fly during her menstrual period. In as much as some writers have expressed an opinion which would keep female pilots out of the air during their menstrual period, time and further research work will be the only possible factors which will aid in a final decision. The writer is adamant in his personal belief, however, that the female pilot who is healthy and stable in every respect and who is symptom free during the menses is safe to fly during this period."

besides - it would be "impossible" to regulate