Hegseth’s military imposes testosterone testing despite concerns about the science
BLUF – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s mandatory testosterone screening policy requires male service members aged 30 and older to undergo annual assessments for possible testosterone deficiency, despite medical experts questioning the evidence that routine screening of asymptomatic personnel improves health or military readiness. For Navy Medicine, the policy creates additional screening and follow-up responsibilities while emphasizing the need to distinguish clinically significant hormone deficiencies from normal fluctuations, avoid unnecessary treatment and counsel patients about potential risks, including infertility.