Hegseth Orders Testosterone Screening for Troops Over 30
Troops 30 and older will be screened yearly, and any recommended testosterone replacement therapy will remain voluntary, the Pentagon said.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered annual testosterone-deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve service members age 30 and older, claiming the initiative helps troops operate at their "absolute best."
- Building on a broader Trump administration push, the initiative expands access to therapies made by AbbVie, Pfizer, and Marius Pharmaceuticals, with officials stating it protects longevity and restores natural capabilities.
- Medical experts warn the strategy may lead to overdiagnosis, as the Endocrine Society advises against routine testing without symptoms, noting that improper treatment carries risks including infertility and blood thickening.
- Researchers question how doctors will interpret hormone levels in troops undergoing extreme physical stress, adding there is no evidence that restoring these levels during such periods improves performance.
- The Pentagon has not provided guidance on evaluating abnormal results or applying screenings to female personnel, while critics argue the focus reflects an administration emphasis on traditional masculinity.
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