Summary
The US military will begin testing testosterone levels in service members as part of a new health program. Troops aged 30 and older will be tested every year, and those with low levels can choose to receive hormone therapy to help improve their strength and health.
Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the military will screen testosterone levels to help troops perform their best.
- Service members 30 years and older must have annual testosterone tests; younger troops can ask for testing if they want.
- Troops with low testosterone can voluntarily receive testosterone replacement therapy.
- The military bans using testosterone for muscle enhancement without a doctor’s approval.
- The program aims to support service members’ long-term health and ability to perform both during and after service.
- Testosterone therapy can help increase muscle, reduce fat, decrease depression risk, and improve bone strength.
- Therapy can cause infertility and may increase heart risks, so it’s recommended only for those with symptoms.
- The US Health Secretary and FDA are working to make testosterone therapy more accessible, citing concerns like a national fertility crisis.
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