Women suffering from chronic pelvic pain may be surprised to learn that the root cause of their discomfort stems not from their reproductive organs, but rather a hernia. Chronic pelvic pain is a ...

When we hear the word "hernia," it's often men who come to mind, right? But let's set the record straight: women can, and do, get hernias. This common misconception stems from the fact that certain ...

Chronic pelvic pain is a common health issue for women, but a hernia is often overlooked as a potential cause. About 15 to 20% of U.S. women, ages 18 to 50, experience chronic pelvic pain in their ...

Author Martine Ehrenclou writes about how patients can take charge of their healthcare, but recently Martine had to follow her own advice when she started experiencing severe abdominal pain. "The pain ...

Martine Ehrenclou, 51, first noticed her lower abdomen pain in January 2010. She experienced severe discomfort if she sat at her desk for even 15 minutes, when she drove her car or any time that she ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeways The most common cause of groin pain in women is muscle strain or ...