The Pentagon has issued updated formal guidance that requires mandatory testosterone testing for most male service members who are 30 and older, according to multiple reports.
Officials say the current policy is limited to men for now, with guidance for women expected later. Outlets also note that the move is based on the Pentagon’s internal review and updated testing rules, rather than an immediate, fully inclusive program for all service members.
Some medical experts raise questions about whether broad, routine testing is necessary and whether the program is supported by evidence about its overall effectiveness. While the rollout describes the testing as a step in identifying low testosterone, reports also indicate there is ongoing debate about the clinical value and implementation of hormone screening in an operational military setting.
