Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s

Author: Heba HabibPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: United States

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Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new annual testosterone screening program for service members aged 30 and over. The screening will be added to the periodic health assessment that troops already complete each year. Hegseth stated the initiative is about restoring and optimizing natural capabilities, not artificial enhancement, and that any treatment remains the individual's choice.

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