Dossier
testosterone screening
Coverage of testosterone screening in the Nexus archive.
- US Defence Secretary Hegseth announces mandatory testosterone screening for troops 30 years old or above
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced mandatory annual testosterone screening for troops aged 30 or older to address testosterone deficiency, with voluntary hormone replacement therapy available for those diagnosed. The policy faces criticism from Democrats, who contrast it with Hegseth's prior ban on transgender service members requiring hormone therapy.
- Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for the US military to implement testosterone screening for personnel over 30. The initiative aims to 'restore and optimise ... natural capabilities' of troops.