With War Secretary Pete Hegseth fueling a national conversation about testosterone, many men may wonder whether their own levels are where they should be.
On July 15, Hegseth directed the Pentagon to begin mandatory testosterone-deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve personnel age 30 and older as part of their periodic health assessments, with testing available upon request for younger service members.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), when clinically indicated, will be voluntary, according to the Associated Press.
The screening protocol is designed to "optimize performance, combat ‘Operator Syndrome' and maximize mission readiness," according to a statement posted by the U.S. Department of War, as provided by Hegseth's office to Fox News Digital.
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