Pentagon to Screen 30+ Troops for Low Testosterone, Offer Therapy

The Defense Department will add testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and older to the annual health assessment, with voluntary testosterone replacement therapy for those with low levels. Hegseth says the goal is to optimize natural performance, but critics warn that blanket screening isn’t evidence-based, testosterone levels vary over time, and the policy could affect readiness and how it intersects with fitness standards and gender in combat roles.