A female patient of child-bearing age is diagnosed with large uterine fibroids. Since the patient wants to have children, the nurse realizes that treatment of choice for this problem will most likely be which of the following?

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Leuprolide acetate (Lupron) is a medication that can help shrink uterine fibroids and may be used as a treatment option for women who wish to preserve their fertility. This medication works by suppressing the production of estrogen, which can cause fibroids to grow. Oral contraceptives and estrogen replacement therapy are not typically used as treatment options for uterine fibroids, and iron replacement therapy may be used to manage anemia related to heavy menstrual bleeding but does not treat the underlying cause of the fibroids.

A Female Patient of Child-Bearing Age Is Diagnosed with Large