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.
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.