Groin pain can have various causes. If the groin pain is worsened when having a bowel movement, bearing down, coughing or sneezing, it could be caused by an inguinal hernia. This is when a portion of the intestines, bowel or other tissue pushes through the abdominal wall and moves into the inguinal canal.

What causes pain in the groin area of a female?

What causes abdominal hernias?