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Are the days on which blood only appears during Istinja', despite the presence of premenstrual symptoms, considered days of menstruation that prohibit prayer and fasting, or not?

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If the blood is in the outer vulva when relieving oneself, it is menstruation. If it is inside the vulva, it is not menstruation.

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