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A bulge that occurs in the groin that resolves when lying down is likely to be a hernia. Hernias in women can be difficult to diagnose. Occasionally an ultraound can be performed to confirm the diagnosis. However, if a physician is able to identify the hernia on exam, then no further testing is required...
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Hernias are unlikely to cause problems with fertility. Although hernias can travel along the spermatic cord and descend into the scrotum, the hernia will reside adjacent to the testicle and vas deferens(the tube that carries sperm) and is unlikely to cause any problems with sperm production. I would...