Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered annual testosterone screening for military service members aged thirty and older, citing military readiness. According to The Guardian, the policy has prompted significant medical pushback—experts question the evidence and warn that inappropriate testosterone treatment could harm service members, with risks including infertility and other complications. The debate centers on whether low testosterone is a genuine military readiness issue or whether the screening creates risks that don't exist.

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