@HebrideanUltraTerfHecate The reason it's considered a "male rupture" is because some inguinal hernias (mine was indirect, not sure about direct ones) are a result of the body not closing where what would have been an ovary exits the body during its formation and the opening doesn't close properly. Some kinds end up with a loop or bulge of bowel protruding in a way that can be susceptible to damage due to not being protected. I know because I had to have this fixed early in adulthood, and I'm sure glad that was an option.
@Flick 🇬🇧