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.
Weight gain during a menstrual cycle can also be due to overeating, which happens because the brain does not get adequate glucose to function effectively. In most cases, the glucose levels in the body go for a toss during one's period. Women tend to overeat due to the rise in metabolic levels. number of women suffer from different complaints both before and during a period. The most common complaints are stomach cramps, weight gain, uneasiness, upper and lower back pain, leg pain, etc. Weight gain is not a very serious issue, since it isn't difficult to get rid of.