Some people think that women can't get groin hernias, but that isn't true. Because of differences in anatomy, women are less likely to get hernias than men. However, around 3% of women may ...

More about inguinal hernias Inguinal hernias also occur in women but much less frequently (one woman for every 34 men). They recur in more than 10% of elderly male patients after an attempted ...

Q. I think I have a small hernia in my groin that’s probably going to need surgery. How soon should I get this thing taken care of? A. First, if you suspect you have a hernia, get it checked ...

By age 75, a noteworthy 50% of men develop an inguinal (groin) hernia - a bulge that results from soft tissue pushing through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.

1. Whom should we consult if we have symptoms of hernia? You can consult a General Surgeon or a Surgical Gastroenterologist. 2. What makes one suspect a Hernia? A lump or swelling may be seen or ...