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

General anesthesia is needed for laparoscopic repair. Open hernia repair can be done under general, spinal, or local anesthesia. Surgical repair is recommended for inguinal hernias that are causing ...

If an inguinal hernia becomes incarcerated or strangulated, a person will require emergency surgery to treat any complications and repair the abdominal wall. A surgeon may perform open or ...

Approximately 90% of all inguinal hernia occur in males. Femoral hernias (although rare) occur almost exclusively in women because of the differences in the pelvic anatomy. The female-to-male ...