Is it necessary to perform a ghusl, similar to ghusl for janabah, after bleeding following an egg retrieval procedure that the doctor confirmed was unsuccessful?
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The only blood that necessitates (ritual bath) is menstrual blood and post-natal bleeding (). The blood discharged after egg retrieval is usually due to the aspiration needle and is not menstruation. Rulings are based on the predominant assumption when certain knowledge is unattainable. This blood invalidates ablution (wudu), and if it persists, it is considered (irregular vaginal bleeding).
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