"Unconventional Treatment: Man's Poop Transplant Mirrors Mom's Menopause Symptoms"
A man suffering from Crohn's disease found relief by performing DIY "poop transplants" using his mother's feces, but unexpectedly experienced his mother's menopause symptoms as well. The treatment is not approved for Crohn's disease and was done without medical supervision. Fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) are currently only approved for treating persistent C. Diff bacterial infections. While there have been anecdotal reports of FMTs potentially benefiting other health issues, more research is needed before they can be approved for such use. Performing at-home FMTs carries the risk of contracting diseases from the donor stool.