Impurity in the Removal of an Intrauterine Device
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.
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 188, Sif 3
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