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.
Inguinal hernia statistics. 1  Inguinal hernias are much more prevalent in men, who have a 27% chance of developing one in their lifetime. 2  If you are over the age of 45, the chances of an inguinal hernia developing doubles. 3  33% of people with an inguinal hernia have no painful symptoms.