Before a heart attack, women have had these symptoms:

• unusual tiredness
• trouble sleeping
• problems breathing
• indigestion
• anxiety

During a heart attack, women have had these symptoms:

• pain or discomfort in the center of the chest
• pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
• other symptoms, such as shortness of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness

If you have any of these symptoms, go to an emergency room right away or call 911.

Signs of a stroke happen suddenly and are different from signs of a heart attack:

• sudden or developing problems with speech
• sudden or developing problems with sight
• sudden or developing problems with balance and coordination
• sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms, or legs

If you have any of these symptoms, go to an emergency room right away or call 911.

• bleeding or spotting between periods
• itching, burning, or irritation (including bumps, blisters, or sores) of the vagina or genital area
• pain or discomfort during sex
• severe or painful bleeding with periods
• severe pelvic pain
• unusual (for you) vaginal discharge of any type or color or with strong odor

• nipple discharge
• unusual breast tenderness or pain
• breast or nipple skin changes: ridges, dimpling, pitting, swelling, redness, or scaling
• lump or thickening in or near breast or in underarm area, or tenderness

• coughing up blood
• persistent cough that gets worse over time
• repeated bouts of bronchitis or pneumonia
• shortness of breath
• wheezing

• bleeding from the rectum
• blood or mucus in the stool (including diarrhea) or black stools
• change in bowel habits or not being able to control bowels
• constipation, diarrhea, or both
• heartburn or acid reflux (feels like burning in throat or mouth)
• pain or feeling of fullness in stomach
• unusual abdominal swelling, bloating, or general discomfort
• vomiting blood

• difficult or painful urination
• frequent urination or loss of bladder control
• blood in urine
• feeling the urge to urinate when bladder is empty

• changes in skin moles; moles that are no longer round or that turn blacker
• frequent flushing and redness of face and neck
• jaundice (skin and whites of eyes turn yellow)
• painful, crusty, scaling, or oozing skin lesions that don¡¯t go away or heal
• sensitivity to the sun
• small lump on skin that is smooth, shiny, and waxy (red or reddish-brown)

• muscle pains and body aches that are persistent, or that come and go often
• numbness, tingling (pins and needles sensation) or discomfort in hands, feet, or limbs
• pain, stiffness, swelling, or redness in or around joints

• anxiety and constant worry
• depression: feeling empty, sad all the time, or worthless
• extreme fatigue, even when rested
• extreme tension that can¡¯t be explained
• flashbacks and nightmares about traumatic events
• no interest in getting out of bed or doing regular activities, including eating or sex
• thoughts about suicide and death
• seeing or hearing things that aren¡¯t there (hallucinations)
• seeing things differently from what they are (delusions)
• ¡°baby blues¡± that haven¡¯t gone away two weeks after giving birth and seem to get worse over time
• thoughts about harming yourself or your baby after giving birth

• headaches between the eyes
• headaches that come on suddenly
• headaches that last longer than a couple of days
• seeing flashing lights or zigzag lines and temporary vision loss before a headache starts
• spreading pain in face that starts in one eye
• severe pain on one or both sides of head with upset stomach, nausea, or vision problems

• extreme thirst or hunger
• losing weight without trying
• desire to binge on food excessively
• desire to vomit on purpose
• desire to starve (not eat at all)