Key Facts

• The new testosterone tests will apply to military personnel aged 30 and above.
• Testing will be part of the yearly health screening for these troops.
• Testosterone levels typically drop naturally with age.
• The announcement was made publicly by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• The goal is to better understand and manage the health of service members.
• The announcement was shared in a video post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
• The term "testosterone deficiency" refers to lower than normal levels of this hormone.