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Hegseth announces testosterone screening for US troops

Hegseth has announced that testosterone screening will be integrated into the annual medical evaluations for US military personnel aged 30 and older.

The Business Standard ยท 16 July 2026, 1:00 PM

US troops aged 30 and above will now undergo testosterone screening as part of their annual medical evaluations, according to an announcement by Hegseth.

In the event that a service member is diagnosed with low testosterone levels, they may be offered hormone replacement therapy. Participation in any recommended treatment remains entirely voluntary for the individual soldier.