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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced that military personnel aged 30 and above will be screened for testosterone deficiency during their annual health evaluations.
In a video shared on X under the caption “High-T Department,” Hegseth said he was launching the screening initiative to ensure troops have “the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best.”
Service members found to have low testosterone levels will be offered hormone replacement therapy on a voluntary basis.
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said: “All Active Duty and Reserve Component personnel aged 30 and older will undergo mandatory screening for testosterone deficiency during their Periodic Health Assessment.”
Parnell added that personnel under the age of 30 would also have the option to request testing.
“We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this programme delivers on that obligation,” Hegseth said in Wednesday’s video.
“Taking care of your long-term health means ensuring you remain strong, resilient and capable – not just for your next deployment, but for the rest of your life, so you can thrive long after you take off the uniform,” he added.
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