Pentagon Mandates Testosterone Screening for Service Members 30 and Older
Source Summary
The U.S. Pentagon issued detailed guidance on Wednesday implementing a mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for active-duty and reserve service members age 30 and older, effective immediately. The policy follows a July announcement by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Why it matters
The policy establishes a new mandatory health screening requirement affecting all active-duty and reserve military personnel over 30, representing a significant change to Pentagon medical protocols.
