Femoral hernias occur just below the Inguinal ligament, when the abdominal contents pass through a naturally occurring weakness called the femoral canal. Femoral hernias are more common in women and tend to present as a groin lump which may or may not be associated with pain.Sometimes the femoral hernia can be pushed back into your abdomen (#004a2ducible femoral hernia), however there is a risk that the hernia can become stuck in the femoral canal and this is known as an ir#004a2ducible or incarcerated hernia. The incidence of strangulated femoral hernias is high.

• Pregnancy
• Coughing
• Lifting heavy objects
• Straining muscles during exercise
• Constipation

• Open Surgery
• Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery