Is it permissible for a woman to pray if menstrual bleeding continues for two months due to polycystic ovaries?
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If the bleeding exceeds fifteen days, then you are experiencing istihaadah (prolonged vaginal bleeding), and you must pray and do everything that ritually pure women do during the period of istihaadah.
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