Hegseth: Pentagon to test testosterone levels in soldiers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start testing U.S. soldiers 30 and older for testosterone deficiency.
In a video announcement with text that reads “The High-T Department of War,” Hegseth said Wednesday the screenings would be part of a mandatory annual health assessment. He added that any recommended treatment, including hormone replacement therapy, would be optional.
Hegseth said this new policy is “not about artificial enhancement. It’s about restoring and optimizing your natural capabilities.”
Current medical guidelines generally advise against blanket testosterone screenings.
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