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Know if you have an inguinal hernia. This is the most common type of hernia. For both men and women, the inguinal canal is found in the groins. In men, it is the area where the spermatic chord, which holds up the testicles, passes from the abdomen to the scrotum. In women, the inguinal canal contains a ligament that helps to hold the uterus in place. Symptoms for inguinal hernias include:
A lump on either side of the pubic bone, most felt when standing.