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Investigations in Gynecology Research & Womens Health

Measurement of the Anti- Müllerian Hormone (AMH) in Endocrinology: A Mini-Review

  • Open or Close Michael AB Naafs*

    Naafs International Health Consultancy, Europe

    *Corresponding author: Michael ABN, Naafs International Health Consultancy, Europe, Email: naafs.healthconsultancy@gmail.com

Submission: October 23, 2017; Published: November 10, 2017

DOI: 10.31031/IGRWH.2017.01.000509

ISSN: 2577-2015
Volume1 Issue2

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In this mini-review the use of the measurement of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) as an indicator of the ovarian reserve(OR) is discussed, showing different views in commercial and regular IVF clinics. The automated second generation AMH assay is discussed and the problems with this assay are analyzed. The role of AMH measurements in pediatric endocrinology is reviewed, showing AMH measurement are of proven value in this area. The debate of AMH levels in PCOS is discussed as wellas its value in premature ovarian failure and oncology. It is concluded, that now the greatest challenge is collecting new age-specific reference values for a standardized AMH assay.

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