The U.S. military will begin mandatory testosterone testing for all personnel aged 30 and over as part of their annual health assessments, according to an announcement by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Individuals found to have low testosterone levels will be offered voluntary testosterone replacement therapy.
Service members under the age of 30 will have the option to voluntarily opt in for testing. The Pentagon has not yet specified whether hormone replacement therapy will be made available to women.
This initiative follows a broader effort by the Trump administration aimed at making it easier for medical professionals to prescribe testosterone to men. The policy has been interpreted by some observers as reflecting Hegseth's vision for a more "manly" military.