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.

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 ...

Females may experience stabbing pain on the left side of the groin for many reasons. These include a strain, a hip problem, kidney stones, and others. They may also experience it during pregnancy. The ...