An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near where your abdomen meets your thigh. It’s less common in women because this area is smaller in females.

If you feel pain near your hips or deep groin for no reason, and if discomfort persists when walking or sitting, you should ...

At the time, Brittany Aydelotte thought a volleyball injury caused her leg pain and swelling. She soon learned a blood clot was to blame. As a teen, Brittany Aydelotte played sports. When she began ...

Chronic groin pain in athletes is a multifaceted condition that significantly impacts performance and quality of life. The condition, often encompassed by terms such as athletic pubalgia, sports ...

Early management is crucial to prevent long-term complications and complete mesh removal for groin pain improves outcomes. Early management of groin pain caused by retropubic, transobturator, and mini ...

Stanford University study says women feel pain more strongly than men. Jan. 23, 2012— -- Tiiu Leek's pain began suddenly nearly a decade ago, upending her successful career as a television ...

In a study conducted in Uganda and published in JAMA Surgery, researchers from Karolinska Institutet evaluated a new surgical method for treating groin hernias in women. The method could become an ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 83-year-old healthy woman. In 2019, I became aware of a little bulge in my groin and suspected an inguinal hernia. It was confirmed by my family doctor. Given its small size and ...