Hernia in lower left quadrant but groin

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Hernia in lower left quadrant but groin

These figures are from a great article by Dr Deborah Metzger, who has since retired.
http://www.laparoscopytoday.com/2004/01/hernias_in_wome.html
Basically, the pain from ovaries are usually higher and deeper than hernia pain. Also, hernia pain tends to radiate. See the hashed areas.