FDA Warns Puberty Blockers May Cause Vision Loss In Children

The use of puberty blockers may result in vision loss. The FDA issues a warning about idiopathic intracranial hypertension, also known as pseudotumor cerebri in children.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, often known as puberty blockers, now include a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that the drugs may result in a range of symptoms in children, including headaches, pressure building around the brain, and vision loss.

The agency issued a warning on July ...

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