Is it permissible to take medication to stop menstruation during Ramadan?
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A woman is permitted to take medication to prevent menstruation in order to complete the fast, provided her health is not harmed. Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen holds the view that it is preferable not to use medication and to remain in her natural state.
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