Is it permissible, in Islamic law, for a woman to take pills to prevent menstruation at her husband's command?
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It is permissible to use pills to prevent or delay menstruation if no harm results from their use. There is no blame upon the husband for commanding his wife to use them, and there is no blame upon her for complying, provided that no harm results from their use.
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