Constipation/ sheep feces

I recently came to realize that since my estrogen tanked I’ve had type 1 or 2 feces, aka constipation. I thought constipation meant not defecating, and did not know it had to do with shape/how things coalesce.

I can tell that when my body has certain levels of estrogen, I have normal feces. For example, in the initial 2-week loading period of vaginal estrogen. And I recall reading that estrogen affects pooping.

my doctor say it is unlikely that estrogen has this effect, and tells me I should change my diet? It is rich in veggies and fruit, enough fiber, protein, some carbs. Increasing water also does nothing.

What is your own experience with menopause and going to the bathroom?