U.S. Department of Defense mandates testosterone testing for troops over 30

The U.S. Department of Defense has issued new clinical guidelines requiring all active and reserve military personnel over the age of 30 to undergo periodic testosterone testing. Announced by Secretary Pete Hegseth, the measure aims to maintain troop lethality by detecting early hormonal imbalances.

The policy includes gender-specific protocols. Men aged 30 and older must undergo mandatory blood tests, while those under 30 will only be evaluated upon request or if medical staff identify warning symptoms. Individuals with low levels may voluntarily access supervised hormone replacement therapy, though the Pentagon maintains a strict ban on the recreational or aesthetic use of testosterone without a prescription.

Women are exempt from mandatory periodic blood tests. Instead, the protocol focuses on detecting chronic fatigue and menstrual cycle alterations. The guidelines also allow for controlled testosterone prescriptions for postmenopausal women with low libido. Hegseth stated the initiative is intended to “restore and optimize your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity and ensuring you have the biological foundation necessary to maintain the fight.”