For anyone who feels a lump near their groin, whether it hurts or not, knowing what could be causing it is really important.

Many things may cause a lump to appear in the groin or pelvic area, including cysts, swollen lymph nodes, a hernia, or enlarged blood vessels. Treatment will depend on the cause. The groin contains ...

Pain on the right side of the groin or pelvic area often stems from strain in the muscles or ligaments or a health issue related to the reproductive organs or the lower digestive tract, but there may ...

Beth Rush is the co-founder of Body+Mind magazine, where she also serves as the managing and behavioral health editor. She has more than five years of writing and editing experience covering topics ...

Mariena Browning, 28, from Pocatello, Idaho, was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma after finding a lump in her groin at 22 years old—a relatively unusual spot for this dangerous type of skin cancer. She ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Groin pain can be caused by muscle strains, hernias, or hip problems.The RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) can help relieve groin ...

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Urinary tract ...