Inguinal hernia in women are less common than in men and have unique symptoms. They may occur more frequently during or after pregnancy.

An inguinal hernia can become stuck, or incarcerated. Without treatment, this can lead to strangulation, causing the tissue inside the hernia to die. An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the ...

The traditional treatment for hernias has been open surgery with a large incision that allows the surgeon to push the hernia ...