10 Hemochromatosis Symptoms
Symptom #7: Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia refers to the noncancerous increase in size of the male breast tissue. It can lead to psychological distress. Causes of gynecomastia include certain cancers, Klinefelter syndrome, medications, metabolic dysfunction, decline in testosterone production, and more. In hemochromatosis, gynecomastia is a result of hypogonadism.
Patients who experience hypogonadism also experience issues such as decreased libido and impotence. This occurs because of iron deposition in the pituitary gland. While rare, primary hypogonadism may also occur due to testicular iron deposition.
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