Staining Due to Intrauterine Device
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Question
A woman has bleeding. The doctor says, 'it's just staining and does not render impure.' The reason for the bleeding, according to the doctor: an intrauterine device was inserted about two months ago, but due to medications taken regularly [because of colitis], the lining is still thick, causing staining. Is the woman pure or not? Thank you
Answer
Hello,
The doctor is mistaken.
Stains that clearly come from the uterus definitely render impure. [Even if medically it is not defined as 'menstruation'].
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 190