Made with a smooth stretch cotton feeling fabric that is firm yet gentle - draw cord waistband allows you to place the garment in the right location and tighten as you need - features a cotton crotch that also works as a shield sleeve - Made with pride in the USA. An inguinal hernia occurs in the abdomen near the groin area. They develop when fatty or intestinal tissues push through a weakness in the abdominal wall near the right or left inguinal canal. Each inguinal canal resides at the base of the abdomen. This beautiful brief is effective in creating a firm lower abdominal artificial wall of support that alleviates pain caused by existing hernias such as Inguinal hernia and Femoral hernia and to help in prevention of future hernias. Wear during or after pregnancy including post C-sections for relief from vulvar varicosities, vulvar swelling, and Lymphedema. This garment uses a cotton crotch that works as a sleeve for shields that would be very helpful in the event of vaginal discharge common when vaginal infections such as candidiasis are present. Included is a hot/cold therapy pad that fits in the sleeve to provide relief from pain and promote circulation to the area. Unique brief design with built in bands that provide support and compression to reduce swelling in the vulvar veins and to provide the needed support to the pelvic floor muscles to relieve symptoms associated with Uterine prolapse, Cystocele-bladder prolapse, and Rectocele. The beauty is in the design - these are regular briefs, just a panty, regular underwear that does all you need at less than half the price that many charge. Sizes: Measure Hips: Small 33-36 / Medium 37-40 / Large 41-44 / X-Large 45-48 / XX-Large 49-52 / XXX-Large 53-56 - New hot/cold therapy pad included. For cold therapy, simply place the Hot/Cold therapy pad in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, remove and insert into the built in crotch sleeve and wear the garment for as long as desired. For hot therapy, place the pad in a bowl of water and place the bowl in the microwave oven for 30 seconds. The pad can also provide additional support in the area.