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US Defense Secretary Austin Mandates Testosterone Testing for Soldiers Over 30
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First reported by Mako · 15 minutes ago
What happened
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin mandates testosterone testing for soldiers over 30 to ensure readiness and health, recommending hormone therapy if needed. The policy supports a broader military reform to maintain soldiers' biological fitness for modern combat.
- 01US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin mandates testosterone testing for soldiers over 30.
- 02Testing will be part of annual medical exams; under-30 soldiers can test voluntarily.
- 03Hormone therapy will be recommended for soldiers with low testosterone levels.
- 04Austin calls the move vital to maintaining the military's tactical advantage.
- 05The policy aligns with broader efforts to expand testosterone therapy access.
- 06Testosterone naturally declines after age 30, affecting health and performance.
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