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Purpose and spirituality
Welcome to Ella Plena
A safe space, with up-to-date information and real stories, for women who want to live well after 40. Here is what you will find and why this project exists.
Perimenopause and menopause
Perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause: what is the difference?
Three words that confuse almost everyone. Find out which stage you are in, how long each one usually lasts, and why so many symptoms show up before your last period.
I want them to know that I can cope with this stage as I did with many other events.
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Body and health
Menopause, intimate health, heart and check-ups.
Sleep and hot flashes
Better nights and cooler days.
Mind and emotions
Mood, memory and focus, without judgment.
Guilt and self-worth
Letting go of the pressure and liking yourself again.
Love and intimacy
Desire, partnership and fresh starts together.
Movement and bones
Strength, balance and healthy joints.
Food and weight
Eating well and understanding metabolism.
Skin, hair and style
Self-care to recognize yourself in the mirror.
Family and friends
Children, parents, friends and those around you.
Work and money
Career, fresh starts and independence.
Independence and access
Ageing with freedom and knowing your rights.
Purpose and spirituality
Awakening, meaning and faith.
For the people who love her
Partners often do not know what is happening either. We wrote a space for them too.
Read the partners section