* https://www.bretcontreras.store/products/strong-curves
* https://old.reddit.com/r/StrongCurves/
I still think that SS is a good starter for the first 3-6 months, but once you can no longer jump by 2-5 pounds (1-2 kg) per workout, you've basically used up your beginner gains. (True also for men.)
SS isn't meant to be a long-term program, but mostly (a) getting people to actually do strength training with (b) proper form and (c) concentrating on the Big 5 movements that probably give the best bang-for-buck/time.
There is a starting strength lift standards which shows more what to expect from a female perspective and is indeed a lot smaller relative to body weight.
Starting strength is definitely a beginner program but it's simplicity is an excellent place to start.
After the SS program I've gone to the Texas Method and enjoyed great success, ymmv.
It was a great way to get started though, and I'm really happy about the changes my body went through in six months or so. After that, you have to find a different program or a trainer.