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.
1 Get regular Pap tests. 2  Regular Pap tests and pelvic exams help your doctor find and treat any abnormal cells before they turn into cancer. 3  Get an HPV vaccine (if you are 26 or younger). 4  Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV, a virus that is passed from perÂ¬son to person through genital contact. Get regular Pap tests. 2  Regular Pap tests help your doctor find and treat any abnormal cells before they turn into cancer. 3  Get an HPV vaccine (if you are 26 or younger). 4  Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by a type of HPV that is passed from perÂ­son to person through genital contact.