Pentagon posts guidance for mandatory testosterone screening. Here's what it may mean
Summary
The Pentagon has released new rules requiring all male service members over 30 to be tested for low testosterone levels. This health screening aims to identify and treat hormone problems that could affect soldiers' performance and readiness.Key Facts
- The Pentagon's new guidelines require mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for men over age 30 in active duty or reserves.
- Service members will have testosterone levels measured twice in the morning while fasting.
- Additional hormone tests include measuring luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which help understand hormone regulation.
- If total testosterone is normal, tests will check "free testosterone," the active form not bound to proteins.
- Women service members’ hormone-related health guidance is still being reviewed and will be announced later.
- These guidelines come two weeks after similar screening guidance was temporarily removed from the Department of Defense website.
- Testosterone deficiency is a concern in the military, especially in special operations units with high physical and stress demands.
- Testing testosterone levels annually was announced earlier this year by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
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