A 66-year-old woman presents to her family doctor complaining of a pain in her left groin that has appeared intermittently over the past several months. On physical exam, a soft mass is palpated in her left groin, below the inguinal ligament, and near her femoral pulse. On palpation, the mass is soft and slightly tender and disappears with gentle compression. Which of the following is true regarding these types of hernias?

(A) They are the most common hernia type in women

(B) The risk of strangulation is relatively low

(C) The hernia sac travels lateral to the femoral vein

(D) If discovered incidentally and the patient is asymptomatic, repair is not indicated

(E) It is associated with multigravida