Uterine fibroids are one of the most common benign tumors in gynecology. It is the second most common cause of gynecological surgery after cesarean section. Although it is a benign tu- mor, it can lead to clinically severe consequences. Deep anemia, severe bleeding, compression complaints, infertility, and morbidity problems during pregnancy are the most common conse- quences for both women and physicians. At the same time, the financial consequences and loss of the labor force are also serious.

In order to fully understand fibroids and their treatment with many different methods, this book, which is evaluated in every aspect, has been prepared in a way that includes all relevant top- ics sought by physicians. Every topic related to fibroids, including etiology, genetics, frequency, clinic, complications, treatment, and follow-up processes, and their relationship with pregnancy, was examined in detail under different headings.

As our knowledge of medicine, technology, genetics, and epigenetics increases, our knowl- edge of fibroids and their treatment, prediction, and prevention may change in the future, and it may be possible to gain and apply different perspectives. The aim of this book is both to define and understand fibroids as a whole and to convey the latest information in light of innovations and current data.

We would like to thank all our colleagues for their efforts in bringing this book to life by scan- ning the sources in light of current information.

We hope that this book will be useful to all physicians and patients with the information ob- tained.

Prof. Dr. Ayşe Filiz Yavuz
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Univercity, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetric,
Ankara, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Erdem Taş
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetric,
Ankara, Türkiye