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US Defense Secretary Announces Annual Testosterone Testing for Soldiers Over 30

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First reported by Mako · Jul 16, 2026

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new program mandating annual testosterone tests for soldiers over 30, with voluntary testing for younger troops, aiming to support their readiness. The Pentagon has not clarified if women are included, sparking calls from Democratic lawmakers to extend testing to all service members.

01US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mandates annual testosterone tests for soldiers aged 30 and above.
02Soldiers under 30 can voluntarily participate in the testosterone testing program.
03The Pentagon has not clarified if female soldiers will be included in hormone evaluations.
04The initiative follows scrutiny of testosterone use after a 2022 Navy SEAL candidate's death.
05FDA recently proposed easing prescription restrictions on testosterone treatments.
06Democratic lawmakers urge extending hormone testing to all service members, including women.

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