Is it permissible for a woman to take pills to prevent menstruation during Ramadan with the intention of not having to make up the days later, and are there any restrictions that prevent this?
What is observed in this matter is that a woman should not do that, and should remain with what Allah Almighty has decreed for her regarding the menstrual cycle, for a wisdom that suits the nature of women. Preventing this habit causes a harmful reaction to the woman's body, and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "There should be no harm nor reciprocating harm." In addition to the harms that these pills cause to the uterus, as mentioned by doctors. Therefore, it is more appropriate for women not to use these pills. If menstruation comes, she refrains from prayer and fasting, and when she becomes pure, she resumes them, and makes up for the missed fasts after .
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