He also asks about the ruling on a woman taking medication to prevent pregnancy because she is advanced in age or ill?

Question:
He also asks about the ruling on a woman taking medication to prevent pregnancy because she is advanced in age or ill?

Answer:
Pregnancy is sought for its existence, and children are sought for their progeny, because in them lies the expiation for the community and the realization of [the Prophet's lineage], and because in them is the acquisition of the reward that brings benefit to a person in his life and after his death. So whenever it is possible to seek pregnancy and seek reward, it is a matter that is sought and encouraged by the Lawgiver. However, if one intends to take what prevents pregnancy for established medical reasons, such as if she faces danger, or is exposed to danger to her life if she becomes pregnant, there is no harm in taking what prevents pregnancy; based on the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and the saying of Allah the Exalted if it is exhausted. So if pregnancy results in danger to the woman's life, and this is determined by a medical board or a group of trusted doctors, there is no objection to taking what prevents pregnancy in this case for the sake of dire necessity. However, preventing pregnancy for the sake of comfort only, or out of a dislike for children, is not permissible and is not approved by the Shari'ah.