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Defense chief launches testosterone screening for 30-plus troops

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Source: BBC
Defense chief launches testosterone screening for 30-plus troops
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that active-duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and older will undergo annual testosterone-deficiency screening, with tests optional for those under 30. Those with low levels may be offered voluntary hormone replacement therapy. The plan aims to establish a health baseline and sustain readiness, though it remains unclear if screening will cover women. Experts note potential benefits for health and performance but caution about fertility and cardiovascular risks.

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  1. "High-T Department": Hegseth approves testosterone screening in military  BBC
  2. Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency  The Guardian
  3. Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone  The New York Times
  4. U.S. military will test service members’ testosterone levels, Pete Hegseth says  NBC News
  5. Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members  The Hill

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