A sudden, severe headache may be a sign of a stroke, particularly if it is different from your usual headaches. Women who have a history of migraines may experience increased pain when a stroke occurs. This pain may also be accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea and sensitivity to light.
3. Shortness of Breath
Difficulty breathing or feeling short of breath is a less common symptom, although it can occur in women suffering from stroke. This occurs because a problem with blood supply to the brain might impair breathing capacity, resulting in a sense of suffocation or extreme weariness.
