`Iddah and purification of the womb

Q: A woman was divorced, then she had her first menstruation period and was purified. Five days later, she had surgery and a cauterization was done inside her vulva and womb. (Part No. 20; Page No. 428) As a result of the surgery, the woman bled light irregular blood. The blood stopped for two days, then bleeding started again then stopped for three days. Finally, she had her normal menstruation period then she was purified. The question is whether the bleeding after the surgery and cauterization, stopping for three days, and the second menstruation period she had are considered three Tuhrs (purity periods) or two only? Please provide us with your beneficial responses. Thank you.

A: If the matter is exactly as what is mentioned in the question, the bleeding that the concerned woman had after the surgery and cauterization will not be considered a menstruation because it only flowed as a result of cauterization. It is thus regarded as secretion whose stopping does not mean the start of a Tuhr (purity period). May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.