Mamas with Hernias

[RavenStar]

Hello there!

I'm wondering if there are other Mamas on here who have dealt with hernias.  I had inguinal hernia repair surgery in September 2011 on the lower right side.  Now I believe I have another inguinal hernia on the lower left side.

I've read that inguinal hernias are fairly rare in women.  I really think these hernias are related to pregnancy and childbirth.  I'm wondering why some women get them and others don't.  Is it related to thinner fascia in the abdomen?  I'm also wondering if anyone has found a way to prevent them.  I'd like to avoid developing more hernias.

The surgeon seemed quite surprised that I have developed these hernias.

I'd appreciate any thoughts or stories anyone has to share!

[RavenStar]

For those of you reading this who may be going through something similar, I found a really great article on inguinal hernias and women.  According to the article, they are hard to diagnose and often misdiagnosed as other things.

I hope this helps.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/health/17brody.html