Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a mandatory testosterone screening program for U.S. service members on July 15, aiming to optimize natural human performance and address mission readiness. <\/p>\n
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an expansion of medical screenings for the U.S. military to include mandatory testosterone diagnostics. In a video titled “High Testosterone Division,” the secretary clarified that the initiative focuses on restoring and optimizing natural biological capabilities rather than artificial enhancement.<\/p>\n
The new memorandum requires all active-duty and reserve personnel over the age of 30 to undergo testing for testosterone deficiency. Younger service members may opt into the screening during their annual health evaluations. If medical teams recommend treatment, the decision to proceed remains entirely voluntary for the individual soldier.<\/p>\n
The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs is tasked with ensuring testing availability across the Military Health System and developing clinical decision support tools. Furthermore, an advisory board of external experts will be established to guide the Department of Defense on its Human Health and Performance Optimization program.<\/p>\n
The program aims to bolster troop readiness and combat the performance-draining effects of high-tempo operations. During a 2025 FDA committee meeting, urologist Major Theodore Crisostomo-Wynne noted that intense operational stress can lead to significant, long-term reductions in testosterone levels among soldiers.<\/p>\n
Non-medical use of testosterone remains strictly prohibited within the military. While previous studies raised concerns regarding cardiovascular risks, a 2023 TRAVERSE study cited by NBC News indicated that testosterone replacement therapy does not increase the incidence of heart attacks or strokes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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