Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
Summary
The U.S. military is restarting a policy to require testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and older. New guidelines were issued to standardize testing and treatment after the policy was briefly paused due to medical concerns.Key Facts
- The Pentagon is resuming mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 years and older.
- The policy was initially announced in July by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
- Testing aims to detect testosterone deficiency to help soldiers perform at their best.
- Medical experts warned the program might be unnecessary and could risk health issues like infertility if mismanaged.
- The Pentagon paused the policy in September to make updates and has now issued new, clearer guidelines.
- Testing will happen during regular health check-ups and annual evaluations; younger soldiers can request tests.
- The policy reflects Hegseth’s focus on improving military readiness and individual soldier health.
- Critics say some policies under Hegseth bring political culture issues into the military.
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