Other inguinal hernias develop later in life when muscles weaken or deteriorate due to factors such as aging, strenuous physical activity or coughing that accompanies smoking. ... Whether or not you have a pre-existing weakness, extra pressure in your abdomen can cause a hernia...
...the passage from the abdomen to the genitals (called the inguinal canal) that should close before birth but does not...such as frequent coughing or being overweight, may contribute to the development of hernias. ... The cause of a femoral hernia is often difficult to determine...
