When Does Schizophrenia Show Up In Women?

Posted on Sat, 28 Nov 2015

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