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.

Lower back, groin, and pelvic pain in females can sometimes occur together. The discomfort may be caused by issues affecting your muscles, nerves, and ligaments. It can also result from conditions ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Groin pain can be caused by muscle strains, hernias, or hip problems.The RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) can help relieve groin ...

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 ...