nosebleeds with periods

[atbfcpfv]

Very nearly every month for over a year my nose bleeds at least once during my period. Normally they are not bad and do not bother me much, but this morning I woke up to find that it had happened while I was sleeping, and it seemed like more blood than normal, which interested me. So I've been doing some reading and have found that it can be part of endometriosis.

I have some other symptoms also; pain gets worse over time and flow gets heavier, although I think it is still relatively light, and I always feel really exhausted etc. My mother had what I guess must have been pretty bad endometriosis. So it would not surprise me if I had it, too.

I have not talked to any doctors about this yet, but I talked to my mom about it today. I am 18, and she thinks that because I am young it is unlikely that it is the cause. She suggested getting more vitamins and unless it gets very severe she thinks I probably shouldn't have to worry about it.

Is it really necessary to see a doctor or is it more likely something I can just deal with? If so, do you have any suggestions for making the pain less,because things like tylenol and alive don't do much? And if endo is  not the cause of the monthly nosebleeds, I am really wondering what else might cause that?

[superherohannah]

Hello,
I'm 21 and for the past 6 months I've also been getting nosebleeds before or during my period.  I was doing some research today when I ran across this site and your post.  I know that endo is a possible cause, but from what I've read (like your mom said) it usually occurs in older women.  I also read about something called "vicarious menstruation"--it doesn't seem very serious and may be caused by high BP during menstruation or various other things.  So I would look into that a bit.  If it's still something you're worried about then I would maybe see a dr about it.  I might go see one myself just to be on the safe side.  I did read a lot of forums and it appears as if there are quite a few women who are having the same issues, so don't fret :-)

[sarrah76]

Hi
I'm a 33 year old, and I suffer from severe nosebleeds before my period.  The blood is bright red and can be very heavy.  I did speak to my doctor (female) and she did say its nothing to be worried about, but I do.  It has been happening for over 3 years.  I'm thinking of getting a second opinion because obviously losing this amount of blood each month isn't good.  I'm constantly tired too.
My blood pressure is fine, my periods are very heavy...usually pass blood clots.
If u find out any answers to this problem please let me know.  

[Jennyrose]

Hello. My best friend had that happen for years. We used to laugh because she would get nosebleeds and I would get exceptionally clumsy when we had our periods. She is one of the healthiest people I know and as far as I know, no doctor has ever told her it was something to worry about. If it is a very heavy nosebleed or happens frequently, perhaps there is more to it though.

Jennyrose