When Does Schizophrenia Show Up In Women?

Posted on Sat, 7 Nov 2015

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Sat, 7 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hello doctor my question is what is average age onset of schziophernia in women thanx

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
25 years.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

The average age of onset of schizophrenia in females is 25 years.

The common age range is 18-30 years.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (8 hours later)

Thanx doctor 1 more thing i need to ask after 30 still there is chances to develop schziophernia or very low probability

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chances are less.

Detailed Answer:
As the age age increases, the chances of developing schizophrenia reduce.

So, there are chances that schizophrenia can develop after 30 but chances are relatively less.

Hope this helps.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina