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For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause. BSIP/Universal Images Group/Getty Imageshide caption

Hormone therapy is an treatment option for women going through menopause to manage symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats. (Getty Images)

If you’re heading for menopause, the word “estrobolome” could soon become familiar. It’s the term for a group of gut microbes that interact with female hormones – and they’re an argument for eating more fibre