In a message dated 96-09-05 21:29:50 EDT, you write: << depolupron, used to suppress estrogen and shrink a fibroid tumor prior to surgery, in a lactating mother. The child is 3 1/2 yrs. . >> Marge, This may be obvious, but could the surgery be postponed a while? How close does child seem to be to weaning? Also does he nurse just once a day or very often? If the injection is given 1x per month, it sounds like the effects last a while. Could mom seek second opinion if surg is needed right away, could it be done without this drug? Laurie Wheeler