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Miscarriage is a significant risk factor for initial or recurrent episodes of obsessive-compulsive disorder, said Pamela A. Geller, Ph.D., of Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Philadelphia, and her associates.

The risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was greater during the 6 months following their loss among 229 women who miscarried, compared ...

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