Gynaecomastia revealing amiodarone-induced hypergonadotropic hypogonadism: an overlooked complication?

This case highlights the causal relationship between prolonged amiodarone use and the development of hypogonadism.The underlying mechanism involves the destructive effect of amiodarone on testicular tissue, leading to primary hypogonadism through testicular atrophy.It is crucial to monitor patients for clinical signs of hypogonadism after prescribing amiodarone to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of any resulting hypogonadism.