Fasting during Fertility Treatments

Fast of 9th av

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Question

I am undergoing challenging fertility treatments with hormones. A few days after Tisha B'Av, I am supposed to find out if the treatment was successful (if there is a pregnancy). Do I need to fast on Tisha B'Av?

Answer

Hello,

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita

If you are taking hormonal medications, do not fast, and eat and drink as usual.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554, Sif 6

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