Is Stuhlprobe useful for Wechseljahre?

The question of whether a stool test is useful during menopause cannot be directly answered from the available information. Menopause is primarily a hormonal transition phase characterized by changes in estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones. Stool tests, such as those used for the gastrointestinal health self-test (detection of Helicobacter pylori) or the microbiome test (analysis of over 1,500 bacterial species), target gut health. There is emerging research suggesting that the gut microbiome can influence estrogen metabolism through the so-called 'estrobolome' – a complex and still insufficiently validated field. However, a stool test is not an established tool for diagnosing or managing menopause. It may provide indirect clues about the gut flora, which could theoretically relate to hormonal balance, but the evidence is weak and mechanistic. Anyone experiencing menopausal symptoms should consult a gynecologist or endocrinologist. Stool tests do not replace hormone measurement or medical advice. The offered tests are intended as lifestyle guidance, not medical diagnostics.