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.

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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 ...

Groin pain in athletes is a multifactorial condition that affects participants across a range of sports including football, ice hockey and rugby. These injuries often involve the adductor muscle group ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician ...

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 ...