Impurity in the Removal of an Intrauterine Device

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Question

Does the removal of an intrauterine device (such as Marina) render one impure and require observing a hefsek taharah and seven clean days? The doctor observed that there was no blood, and also showed that there was no blood on the instruments.

Answer

Shalom Rav

The removal of an intrauterine device renders one impure, even if no blood is discharged. 

This is because it widens the opening, and the opening of the womb renders one impure, even without the discharge of blood. 

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 188, Sif 3

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