Hernias are less common in women, have different symptoms than in men, and are often misdiagnosed. A hernia occurs when an internal structure pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall—the muscles and tissue covering the front of your torso. More common in the groin (inguinal hernia) or upper thigh (femoral hernia), a hernia can develop anywhere from the ribcage to the upper thigh.
Source: Verywell Health
