Testosterone Screening Is Preventive Medicine for the US Military | Opinion
Summary
The U.S. Department of Defense now requires annual testosterone tests for all active and reserve military personnel aged 30 and older. This screening aims to identify low testosterone levels, which can affect energy, mood, and focus, and may result from stress, head injuries, and other service-related factors.Key Facts
- All military members aged 30 and above will have yearly testosterone tests as part of routine health checks.
- Service members under 30 can request the test if they want.
- Low testosterone can cause fatigue, poor mood, trouble concentrating, and sleep problems.
- Both men and women produce testosterone, and low levels affect health in both genders.
- Military personnel face factors like chronic stress and head injuries that lower testosterone.
- A study showed that traumatic brain injury more than doubles the chance of having low testosterone.
- The Department of Health and Human Services is also working on updated guidelines to treat low testosterone more openly.
- A Pentagon study on testosterone in special forces was proposed but replaced with a review of current testing and treatment methods.
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