Replace the 20 year old water heater. It's past its life span. They now make more energy effecient water heaters which will lower your utility bill. Put a blanket around the new water heater while you're at it.
A light period is a menstrual cycle that is shorter and/or lighter than a woman's regular period. Women should familiarize themselves with their menstrual cycle, how many pads or tampons they use, and how long their periods last to quickly detect any changes in their periods.
Excessively heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, or menorrhagia, are the most common type of abnormal uterine bleeding from the uterus. Periods are considered heavy if there is enough blood to soak a pad or tampon every hour for several consecutive hours. Other symptoms of a heavy period can include: 1  Nighttime bleeding that requires getting up to change pads or tampons. 2  Heavier than usual flow. 3  Passing large blood clots during menstruation. 4  A period that lasts longer than 7 days.