Started Nose Bleeding After Puberty. Getting Headache, Blurred Vision. Taking Medicine For Iron Deficiency. Any Ideas?

Question: Hello! I am a 34 year-old woman. I have been experiencing a few bleeding concerns. Just after puberty, I started getting nose bleeds 3-7 days before my menstrual bleeding would begin. This didn't happen every month, but did happen several months out of a year. Over time, that seemed to stop happening.

Recently, my dentist became alarmed that my gums were bleeding abnormally (heavy bleeding, which they called "spontaneous" and not related to poor gum health or tarter build-up).

Now (over the last few weeks), I have been having nose bleeds almost every time that I have intercourse and for the last two months, I have also had nose bleeds just before my menstrual bleeding begins (like when I was a teenager). Additionally, I have started getting nose bleeds just after an intense workout or even after a relaxing, hot shower. Therefore, to me, it seems to be very directly related to my hormones.

My periods used to be quite heavy in my teenage years and early twenties. I had one child in 2002 and since, my periods have been lighter - though they do last an average of 8 days each month, with the heaviest bleeding on the second and third day and very little after day 5.

I have never had any miscarriages or suffered any major accidents. I did deliver my son by c-section; and I had my gall bladder removed due to significant gall stones in 2004. Those are the only surgeries that I have had.

A few years ago, I did have an iron deficiency and was anemic. I started iron supplements and now have regular blood tests (annually) that always show normal iron levels. I did have a test show a positive XXXXXXX (anti-nuclear antibody), but my doctor said it was likely related to the Reyaud's Syndrome that I have. Other than that, my blood tests have always came back normally (I see my doctor annually).

Other symptoms and info that I am not sure may be helpful to note: I do bruise easily, seem to gain weight easily and have a hard time losing weight (though I am of a normal weight for my height with a good BMI); my blood pressure tends to be LOW (115/65-ish). I am a vegetarian, but I get ample protein from non-fat Greek yogurt and nuts, and I try to eat a healthy diet, get lots of exercise (I am a runner) and I lift weights; and I try to get quality sleep. I am not on any medications, including oral contraceptives.

I am quite near-sighted and my eyesight has been worsening lately (I work a lot on the computer). I wear glasses and contact lenses. I have had a few headaches over the last few months, but nothing too major; and my job is fairly stressful.

Thanks for your help.

Sincerely,
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