Fasting After Fertility Treatment

Fast of 9th av

Question

Regarding the fast, I am undergoing fertility treatments (age 43). Yesterday evening, I underwent an egg retrieval procedure under full anesthesia. I was discharged home with standard post-procedure pains. Rest is needed, and 3 days of rest were recommended. In the past, I was given permission to drink but not to eat (fasting is very difficult to me, once I even had to go to the emergency room (because I was very thirsty and weak), I have headaches, etc. and more). What should I do this year?

Answer

Shalom!
Given the current situation, you are allowed to drink but not to eat. If the headache and similar symptoms continue, you are also allowed to eat.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim 554:6

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