Oily Ointment during the Seven Clean Days
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Question
I need to undergo treatment with suppositories due to a skin issue in the vagina. Is there a problem with doing the treatment during the seven clean days?
Answer
Generally, suppositories are very oily, and when there is oiliness, the checks are ineffective because the blood does not adhere to the cloth, which becomes oily. Therefore, if it is possible to conduct the treatment on other days, it is advisable to do so. If it is not possible, at least the check for cessation of purity, the first and seventh days of the clean days, should be at a time when the vagina is free of oiliness. One can wash the area thoroughly, wait 10 minutes, and then perform the check.
Source
Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah 196
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