What were the U.S. poverty level guidelines in 2014? In 2014, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., ranged from $11,670 annual income for a household of one person to $40,090 for a household of eight. The guideline increased by $4,060 for each household member after the eighth.
Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, or menorrhagia, are the most common type of abnormal 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.
Here are some of the most common reasons that periods may be irregular: 1  Youâve just started menstruating. If you only recently got your period, it can take up to a year or more for your hormones to properly regulate. 2  If youâve been under a lot of stress. Stress can really effect hormones and female cycles. 3  If you have started birth control recently.