A male with amyloidosis may develop sexual dysfunction by a number of different mechanisms.
Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in a male with amyloidosis:
(1) peripheral neuropathy
(2) autonomic neuropathy
(3) advanced heart disease
(4) renal failure
(5) hypogonadism with elevated gonadotropins (from testicular involvement)
(6) depression and/or anxiety
Types of sexual dysfunction:
(1) decreased libido
(2) erectile dysfunction
(3) impaired ejaculation
