Defense Dept. to Screen Troops 30+ for Testosterone to Bolster Readiness
TL;DR
The Department of Defense announced a program to screen service members aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency during annual health assessments, with under-30 soldiers able to opt in; treatment, including testosterone replacement therapy, is voluntary and aimed at maintaining peak physical and mental readiness and long-term health.
- Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency The Guardian
- Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members The Hill
- Pete Hegseth says the military will test service members’ testosterone levels NBC News
- Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone AP News
- DOD to screen testosterone of soldiers over 30, Hegseth says Politico
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