Men are much more likely to develop an inguinal hernia than women because of a potential weakness in
the abdominal wall at
the groin. If a
lump in
the scrotum is an inguinal hernia,
the impulse from a cough may be felt in the scrotum. "
"A soft lump in the scrotum, especially if you can get your fingers between it and the testicle, is most likely to be a hydrocele. This is a collection of sterile fluid in the cord attached to the testicle, which is invariably harmless.