ABCNEWS - Hegseth directs troops over 30 to have testosterone checked
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says troops will be tested annually for testosterone levels.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says troops will be tested annually for testosterone levels.
The Pentagon will begin requiring annual testosterone deficiency screenings for service members ages 30 and older.
Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.
Hegseth said in a social media video that the screenings, which is looking for testosterone deficiency, will be added to a fighter's annual health assessment and that those under 30 can choose to be tested but are not required to.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a new effort to annually screen service members’ testosterone levels and offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), framing it as a way to keep troops on the “leading edge of lethality.” The screening, added as part of war fighters’ periodic health assessment, will affect troops age 30 and older, [...]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a new effort to annually screen service members’ testosterone levels and offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), framing it as a way to keep troops on the “leading edge of lethality.” #Military #Hegseth #Pentagon #Testosterone #Health READ MORE: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5969935-hegseth-testosterone-testing-dod/
The Pentagon has announced that it will screen personnel aged 30 and over for testosterone deficiency.
The Pentagon has announced a new initiative to screen military members for testosterone deficiency, aiming to enhance operational performance and long-term health . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the initiative on Wednesday . Younger service members will be able to opt in voluntarily. The initiative is based on research showing that testosterone naturally declines with age and can be depleted further by the physical demands of military service. The announcement follows a study by the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, which argued that testosterone replacement therapy could help with weight loss and increase lean muscle mass under certain conditions. The initiative…Open
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Aired On: 6/19/2026