US military to start testosterone testing, Hegseth says
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new policy requiring annual testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and older. This screening program will check troops' hormone levels to ensure they have the 'right' amount of testosterone for peak performance. The military will also offer Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) if low levels are found.
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"We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation," Hegseth said in a video.
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- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new policy requiring annual testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and older. This screening program will check troops' hormone levels to ensure they have the 'right' amount of testosterone for peak performance. The military will also offer Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) if low levels are found.
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Troops over 30 must have testosterone levels checked annually to ensure ‘leading edge of lethality,’ Hegseth says
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