Is it okay to use artificial birth control for medical reasons?

[jlucko]

My wife and I have been using natural family planning for several years. About a year ago, we tried having another child, but she had a miscarriage. Ever since then, her periods have become very heavy, and because of the loss of blood she becomes very tired for several days in a row each month, to the point where it is difficult for her to take care of our current children. Is it ever moral to take artificial birth control for a medical reason, in this case because of excessive bleeding?

Thanks.

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

jlucko,

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on using birth control medication for medical reasons. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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