Pentagon Testosterone Testing Policy
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WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is reinstituting a mandatory testing programme for testosterone deficiency among US service members aged 30 and older, a spokesperson said on Sept 17, bringing back a programme that many medical experts have described as unnecessary and potentially harmful.
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“By proactively identifying and treating suboptimal hormone levels, the Department continues to invest in the health of its warfighters, strengthen their performance, and maximize force readiness,” Parnell said.
Hegseth's messaging on the hormone has blended established scientific facts with broader, and less substantiated, claims.
The guidance says “the female clinical practice guideline is being reviewed and will be posted upon approval.” The Pentagon has not said whether female troops would be able to be evaluated for estrogen-based therapy as they enter perimenopause.
Testosterone declines naturally with age and can affect sexual function, mood, bone density and other measures.
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WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is reinstituting a mandatory testing programme for testosterone deficiency among US service members aged 30 and older, a spokesperson said on Sept 17, bringing back a programme that many medical experts have described as unnecessary and potentially harmful.
Coverage 9 articles
18 Sep Pentagon posts guidance for mandatory testosterone screening. Here's what it may mean
ABC News (US)
18 Sep The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
Toronto Star
18 Sep Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
Al Jazeera
18 Sep Pentagon reissues testosterone guidance for troops after pulling it and removing female hormone tips
The Independent
18 Sep The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
ABC News (US)
18 Sep Women’s hormone replacement left out of Hegseth’s ‘High-T’ Department of War guidance
Washington Examiner
18 Sep Pentagon to proceed with controversial testosterone testing after pause
Dawn
18 Sep Pentagon to proceed with controversial testosterone testing after pause
The Hindu18 Sep Pentagon to proceed with controversial testosterone testing after pause
The Straits Times
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