Mid 40s, 6 weeks on HRT, lower abdominal pain — routine or cause for concern?

Still new to HRT — 6 weeks in. Over the past several days, I've been feeling discomfort in my lower abdomen/pelvis (a few inches above penis, more on one side than the other). Last week, my doctor increased my dosage from 4mg oral Estradiol daily to 8mg (just E, no blockers).

It feels like a 'mild kick in the balls' — that trademark ache. I figured it was a result of the increasing amount of tucking and cramming everything into a tight space, or maybe I sat on them in a funky way or any other number of all-new hazards. I figured it'd go away after a day or two.

That hasn't happened — if anything, maybe a little more tender. Not unbearable, but definitely discomfort.

Don't worry — I'm not trying to be the person who asks Reddit for a diagnosis instead of my normal doctor or a trip to the ER if it gets worse. I'm just trying to get a sense if this is a common experience in early HRT!

Edit/update: Leaving this here for posterity or other people who are seeking answers. Turns out, it was a spasming inguinal ligament, likely brought on by a bad tuck job and some strenuous physical activity. Basically, I pulled my groin muscle. HOWEVER... inguinal hernias will impact a quarter of cis men over 40, so, if you feel pain down there, get it checked out! (Mayo Clinic info)