Tag: microbiota diversity

This observational study explores the impact of menopause on gut microbiome composition and diversity, highlighting how declining estrogen and progesterone levels lead to reduced microbial diversity and shifts in bacterial populations. Post-menopausal women exhibit lower levels of beneficial bacteria (e.g., Firmicutes, Ruminococcus) and increased potentially harmful bacteria (e.g., Prevotella, Bilophila),