Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation
The Pentagon has rescinded a newly released clinical guidance document regarding mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel just one day after its publication. Officials stated the document is being updated, though they provided no specific reasons for the sudden withdrawal.
Why it matters
The abrupt reversal of a high-profile military health policy raises questions about internal coordination and the rationale behind the proposed screening program.
Take backs Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.
46 U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Credit: Getty | Win McNamee U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Credit: Getty | Win McNamee Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s startling announcement in July that the US military would begin mandatory testosterone screening for personnel, the Pentagon released a clinical guidance document on September 2 outlining the new medically questionable policy.
The next day, though, the clinical guidance document disappeared, as did an accompanying statement by spokesperson Sean Parnell. The withdrawal was first reported by Reuters .
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