The U.S. Defense Department announced on [date] that every service member aged 30 and above will receive annual testosterone testing as part of routine health evaluations.
If a low level is detected, the individual will be offered voluntary testosterone replacement treatment, according to a statement from Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Under-30 personnel can opt into screening, but the policy does not clarify whether hormone‑replacement will extend to female service members.
The directive reflects a broader Trump‑era push to ease prescribing testosterone to men and is seen by some analysts as a push to create a "manly" military.
Health experts caution that while testosterone supports energy and mood, replacement therapy carries risks and should be monitored carefully.
