Darkening of Areolas: If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker. Food Cravings or Food Aversions: While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.
Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure. Inguinal hernias occur when part of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity (omentum) or intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdomen â often along the inguinal canal, which carries the spermatic cord in men.
1 Inguinal hernias can lead to swelling and pain in the testicles in men because the bulging portion of the intestine may descend into the scrotum. 2  Femoral Hernia: These hernias occur when a portion of the intestine bulges out through a weak area in the abdominal wall near the thigh.