Hegseth mandates testosterone screening for US soldiers over 30 – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Francis NoudePublished on: July 16, 2026Country: United States

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Hegseth mandates testosterone screening for US soldiers over 30 – La Nouvelle Tribune

Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of Defense, has mandated annual testosterone screening for American soldiers aged 30 and older. The test is part of the existing annual health check. Hormonal treatment remains optional if deficiency is found. Critics, including Senator Tammy Duckworth, draw parallels to gender affirmation care. The Pentagon has not clarified whether female soldiers are included.

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