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September 18, 2026
Pentagon Confirms Mandatory Testosterone Testing for Male Troops Over 30
- The Pentagon has formalized mandatory testosterone testing for male service members aged 30 and older, following earlier announcements.
- The new guidelines clarify that testing is specifically for testosterone deficiency in male service members, with no current plans for female service members.
- Medical experts have raised concerns about the necessity and efficacy of widespread testosterone screening, emphasizing that it diverges from standard medical practices.
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- For now, Pentagon plan for testosterone testing will apply to male troops onlySep 18, 2026 at 12:24 PM · Washington Post
- Pentagon releases guidelines for testosterone testing for male troopsSep 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM · AP
- The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troopsSep 18, 2026 at 5:38 PM · ABC News
- Pentagon reissues testosterone guidance after pulling it and removing female hormone tipsSep 18, 2026 at 6:46 PM · Independent
- Pentagon posts guidance for mandatory testosterone screening. Here's what it may meanSep 18, 2026 at 8:50 PM · ABC News