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Prognosis

The average age of onset for OCD varies among men and women. Men may experience childhood onset, between ages 6 and 15, while women typically experience adult onset, between ages 20 and 30. Two-thirds of all adults with OCD had symptoms before age 15, 80% of whom also had symptoms of depression Given the likelihood of early onset, it is alarming that the average age that a person seeks treatment is 27.


Although OCD usually develops gradually, psychosocial stressors like cha...Read the full article