The Pentagon recently introduced guidelines for mandatory testosterone deficiency screenings for male service members aged 30 and above, but these were quickly removed from their website. The guidelines were part of a July announcement by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aiming to include testosterone screenings in annual health check-ups for active-duty and reserve male service members. If testosterone replacement therapy was recommended, it would be up to the individual to decide on pursuing treatment. The announcement faced criticism from medical experts questioning its necessity. A Pentagon press release mentioned comprehensive clinical guidance was issued, but the documents were later rescinded for updates. A top adviser to Hegseth explained the documents were inadvertently posted drafts needing more input to align with current medical science. The final guidance is pending.
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Pentagon ‘temporarily rescinds’ new testosterone guidelines
