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Pentagon initiates testosterone screening and hormone replacement therapy program for US military personnel
RzeczpospolitaLO·US·1 day ago
The US military has implemented a new policy requiring annual testosterone deficiency screenings for all service members aged 30 and older. The initiative aims to address potential health readiness issues, though the specific clinical protocols and implications for deployment eligibility remain unclarified.
The US Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, has mandated annual testosterone deficiency screenings for all service members aged 30 and older. This policy includes offering hormone replacement therapy for identified deficiencies, a significant departure from previous military health protocols. The specific clinical protocols, data privacy management, and implications for deployment eligibility remain unclarified.