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Approximately 30% of infertile patients require myomectomy. However, evidence supporting the conventional postoperative interpregnancy interval (IPI) is not individualised, potentially resulting in unduly delayed childbearing for some women. Currently, no definitive clinical guidelines exist regarding the optimal IPI following myomectomy. After imaging confirmation at 6 months postoperatively showing no evidence of poor scar healing, this study will randomise patients who have undergone myomectomy to compare the safety and efficacy of a shortened pregnancy interval of 6 months with the conventional 12-month interval.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This multicentre randomised controlled trial will be conducted in Shanghai from 24 November 2025 to 31 August 2028, with the recruitment period running concurrently. 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