Men and women with migraine both have increased risk of stroke – study

Women are more greatly impacted by migraine, especially since the condition is predominantly diagnosed in women, the researchers suggest.

Men and women with migraine both have an increased risk of stroke, a study has claimed (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Women and men who experience migraines have an increased risk of having the most common type of stroke, research has suggested.

Additionally, women alone may carry a further risk of heart attack and haemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in or around the brain).