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Assessing Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH), inhibin B, and testicular volume (TV) aids early diagnosis of childhood puberty disorders. These markers help detect testicular damage, potentially preventing adult male infertility.

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  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Testicular function assessment is currently lacking in childhood.
  • Serum AMH and inhibin B reflect Sertoli cell health and number.
  • Testicular volume (TV) provides crucial information on testicular health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the utility of serum AMH, inhibin B, and TV in pediatric populations.
  • To evaluate these markers for diagnosing puberty disorders and testicular damage.
  • To explore their role in preventing adult male infertility.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on AMH, inhibin B, and TV in children.
  • Analysis of hormonal markers reflecting Sertoli cell function.
  • Utilization of a medical calculator for deriving TV from testis length and genital development stage.

Main Results:

  • AMH and inhibin B levels correlate with Sertoli cell health and maturation.
  • These hormones can help differentiate congenital central hypogonadism from constitutional delay in growth and puberty.
  • Low AMH/inhibin B and altered TV suggest primary testicular disorders or dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • AMH, inhibin B, and TV evaluations are useful for early diagnosis of puberty disorders and testicular damage.
  • TV measurement via calculator is recommended for all children.
  • AMH and inhibin B measurements should be reserved for specific clinical indications to detect testicular tubular damage early.