Missed Periods (Menstruation) and Low Sex Drive
Women naturally shed excess iron every month during their menstrual cycles. When a woman misses her period frequently without being pregnant, she must seek immediate medical attention. High iron in women can cause a myriad of health complications such as early menopause and fertility problems.
Some people suffering from hemochromatosis may experience delayed or no symptoms at all. Reports have shown that men start to show severe symptoms faster than women. Low libido (low sex drive and erectile dysfunction (impotence) are some of the common symptoms in male patients. This disease interferes with the production of the male hormone called testosterone. Insufficient levels of this hormone contribute to low sex drive and impotence problems in men.