Pentagon temporarily rescinds mandatory testosterone testing guidance
Summary
The Pentagon has paused a new rule that required all male active-duty and reserve military members aged 30 and older to get tested for low testosterone. This decision came shortly after the rule was announced.Key Facts
- The Pentagon issued a rule for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members aged 30 and above.
- The rule applied to both active-duty and reserve military personnel.
- The testing focused on screening for testosterone deficiency through blood tests.
- The guidance was announced on a Wednesday.
- The Pentagon decided to temporarily withdraw this testing requirement the following day.
- This pause was confirmed by a Pentagon official to The Hill news outlet.
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