Chinese Med J Peking
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To study the effects of pretreatment with triptorelin on uterine fibroid before abdominal hysterectomy. ⋯ Shrinkage of uterine fibroids can be achieved in women who are rendered hypoestrogenic with monthly injections of triptorelin for three months. This treatment modality may be of value prior to hysterectomy or myomectomy especially when the fibroid is large.