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Is there sexual dimorphism in obsessive-compulsive disorder?
J Zohar1, R Gross-Isseroff, H Hermesh
1Division of Psychiatry, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer and Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews
|December 14, 1999
Summary
This review explores sexual dimorphism in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Current data are insufficient for firm conclusions, but suggest avenues for future research into OCD
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Genetics
Background:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects individuals differently.
- Understanding potential sex-based differences is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on sexual dimorphism in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- To identify areas where sex-based differences in OCD may exist.
Main Methods:
- Literature review across multiple scientific disciplines.
- Analysis of data from epidemiology, phenomenology, pharmacology, neuropsychology, neuroimaging, and genetics.
Main Results:
- Evidence for sexual dimorphism in OCD is currently limited.
- Examples suggest potential differences in OCD presentation and characteristics between sexes.
Conclusions:
- Data are too scarce to definitively conclude on sexual dimorphism in OCD.
- Existing indications warrant further investigation into sex-based differences in OCD.