The Defense Department has temporarily rescinded new testosterone screening guidelines introduced just a day earlier for male service members aged 30 and older. The Pentagon said updated clinical guidance will be issued soon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had announced the mandatory screening initiative about two and a half months ago as part of efforts to address hormone deficiencies and improve military readiness.
The initial plan required active-duty and Reserve Component personnel aged 30 and above to undergo screening, while offering annual checks for younger male service members and assessments for women.
Health guidance issued Wednesday described testosterone as an important biological marker for warfighter readiness and warned that high-stress military roles could contribute to hormone-related issues.
Military physicians have previously noted that prolonged operational demands and stress can lower testosterone levels. The Pentagon has not specified when the revised guidelines will be released, leaving the future scope of the screening program unclear.
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