Screening for Endometrial Abnormalities in Overweight and Obese Women

Recruits from the Bariatric Surgery Program will be interviewed by a study investigator prior to their bariatric surgery. During the interview, the purpose of the study will be explained as well as the surgical technique used for obtaining an endometrial sample. If the patient consents to the procedure, then this will usually be a D\&C performed in one setting at the time of her bariatric surgery under general anesthesia. In the case where a patient is diagnosed with complex atypical endometrial hyperplasia or early endometrial prior to her bariatric surgery, an IUD can be inserted at the time of her bariatric surgery. For patients not undergoing bariatric surgery, an endometrial biopsy will be performed in the clinic or office setting using an endometrial suction catheter.