Publication Date:
2023
Short description:
Endocrine Laboratory Diagnosis / Simoni, M., Nieschlag, E. - In: Andrology: Male Reproductive Health and Dysfunction, Fourth Edition[s.l] : Springer International Publishing, 2023. - ISBN 9783031315732. - pp. 133-141 [10.1007/978-3-031-31574-9_7]
abstract:
The measurements of serum gonadotropins, testosterone, SHBG, and calculated free testosterone have a central role in the endocrine diagnostics of male hypogonadism and infertility. Additional hormone determinations include the newest specific markers of Sertoli (inhibin B, anti-mullerian hormone) and Leydig (insulin-like factor 3) cell function. Dynamic tests (GnRH and hCG stimulation tests) are useful in the assessment of pituitary and testis reserve capacity. In selected cases, molecular biology techniques may be helpful in the endocrine workup.
Iris type:
Capitolo/Saggio
List of contributors:
Simoni, M.; Nieschlag, E.
Book title:
Andrology: Male Reproductive Health and Dysfunction, Fourth Edition