Iron Deficiency and Menstruation on Tisha B'Av

Question

If my haemoglobin level is 9.1 and besides this I’m menstruating, and I feel well but very hungry, is it permitted not to fast, or should I fast anyway?

Answer

You should not fast. It is your duty to preserve your health.

Source

Shulchan Arukh, Orach Chayim 554:6

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