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 For women 21-29 years old: A Pap test every three years is sufficient. 2  For women 30-65 years old: A Pap test should be performed every five years with an HPV test at the same time or every three years without an HPV test. 3  If your Pap test is abnormal, your doctor will advise you on the next step and future Pap testing. Women over 30 years old should be tested for HPV if possible when they have a Pap test. 2  The combination of Pap test and HPV test results can allow less frequent screening in some women over 30.