Fatwa #974124 September 2003South Africa
I normally menstruate for 10 days every month.i needed to know if it is permissable to take medication to stop my menstruation for the month of ramadaan,as I miss too many fast
Answer
It is not advisable to take medication to stop the menstruation without a pressing need, as that is harmful to health. However, if you take the medication and fast, your fasts will obviously be valid.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai