What is the ruling if a woman sees blood after reaching fifty years of age?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)

Book 44 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If a woman sees blood after reaching fifty years in the customary pattern she previously followed, it is considered menstruation, according to the sound opinion. This is because the evidence for menstruation is its appearance during a time when its occurrence is possible, even if rare after that age.