Taxpayer-Funded Testosterone Screening for Troops? Hegseth Pushes Plan
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Pete Hegseth promotes a Pentagon-backed annual screening for testosterone deficiency among service members over 30 (voluntary for those under 30) with the option of testosterone replacement therapy for those diagnosed. The move ties to Warfighter Performance Optimization, but raises questions about the scientific basis and FDA approvals, especially since estrogen-based therapy for women was not addressed.
- Hegseth Wants to Use Your Taxes to Screen for Low-T Troops Rolling Stone
- Hegseth touts a high-testosterone military, as doctors question his claims The Washington Post
- Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members The Hill
- Military members older than 30 to be screened for testosterone ABC11 News
- Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone The New York Times
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