The Pentagon publishes new guidance requiring mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for certain male service members. The policy applies to men over age 30 who are serving in active duty or in the reserves, following the department’s posting of the update on Thursday.
The Hill reports the Pentagon had temporarily rescinded earlier guidance earlier this month before issuing the revised instructions later Thursday. The department says the updated approach aims to address male testosterone deficiency and set more uniform screening and treatment pathways through the Defense Health Agency.
ABC News describes the posting as new, formal guidance for mandatory screening, but does not detail the rescission timeline. Across the two outlets, the shared focus is that testing is made mandatory for eligible personnel over 30 and that the Defense Health Agency plays a central role in implementing a standardized process.
