Pentagon resumes testosterone deficiency testing for military personnel — The Hindu International
The US Pentagon is resuming a mandatory testosterone deficiency testing program for American service members aged 30 and older. A spokesperson for the defense department announced the decision on Thursday, September 17.
Program returns
According to The Hindu International, the program is being reinstated after a pause. The Hindu International published the Reuters report from Washington on September 18. The screening is intended to identify testosterone deficiency.
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Leadership position
The requirement for such screening was first announced in July by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. According to the publication, he supported the use of testosterone to improve military readiness. The resumed program applies to service members who have reached the age of 30.
At the same time, many medical experts described the program as unnecessary and potentially harmful, the publication notes. This assessment is presented as the position of medical experts, rather than as a Pentagon conclusion. The report provides no additional details about the testing procedure.
