Some more common symptoms of hypothyroidism include the following: 1  Weight gain. 2  Fatigue. 3  Muscle weakness or stiffness. 4  Dry or cold skin. 5  Heavy or irregular menstrual periods. 6  Constipation. 7  Elevated blood cholesterol level.
If the pap is negative for these 2 types, then we simply repeat the pap and retest the high risk HPV in one year. If the pap is positive for the type 16 or 18, we take a closer look at the cervix with a procedure called a colposcopy. This scenario of a normal pap smear that is unexpectedly positive for high risk HPV seems to be the most confusing and upsetting to our patients.
From age 30-65 a Pap smear should be done every 3-5 years. If a women previously has multiple normal Pap smears, the Pap can be spaced out to 3 years. If HPV testing is done with their Pap smear (co-testing), both can be repeated in 5 years.From age 65 a Pap smear is not recommended, if she is low risk.rom age 21-30 a Pap smear should be done every 3 years. No HPV testing is needed yet. Since young women have such strong immune systems and can fight off HPV so well, HPV testing isnât recommended yet.