Stains (Ketamim)

Discovering an unexpected bloodstain can be very stressful. Besides being suddenly required to separate from her husband, a woman is sometimes faced with the prospect that her normal menses will have commenced before she can go to the mikveh, prolonging the separation. Furthermore, she often wonders if there is something medically the matter with her body. This section aims to answer both halachic and medical questions related to this situation.