Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has mandated annual testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and older to improve combat readiness. Medical experts have criticized the policy, citing a lack of scientific evidence and potential health risks.
Why it matters
This policy change raises questions about the intersection of military healthcare, administrative oversight, and evidence-based medicine.
Pete Hegseth the the testosterone screening for service members would help maintain military readiness. Pete Hegseth the the testosterone screening for service members would help maintain military readiness. US military Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening Pete Hegseth announced that soldiers aged 30 and older in the US military will be screened for low testosterone
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, this week ordered an annual testosterone-deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and older, which he says will help to maintain military readiness.
But many medical professionals warn it might do nothing of the sort and instead could increase service members’ risk of infertility or lead to other consequences if testosterone is prescribed inappropriately.
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