Hegseth Orders Testosterone Screening for Troops Over 30
The policy adds testosterone checks to annual medical exams and makes replacement therapy voluntary, as critics question the science and its impact on women in uniform.
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced mandatory annual testosterone deficiency screenings for active-duty military personnel aged 30 and older, with voluntary testing for those under 30 as part of their health assessments.
- The program aims to restore natural testosterone levels to support physical performance, mental readiness, and long-term well-being, with treatment options remaining voluntary.
- Hegseth emphasized the initiative's focus on maintaining military readiness and resilience without providing artificial performance enhancement.
- Some Democratic legislators criticized the program, raising concerns about including female personnel and equitable care.
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Pentagon Pete Hegseth's new gender-affirming care won't win wars
PARIS — Just what the Department of Defense, which now self-identifies as the Department of War (pronouns: sir/yessir), needs: more testosterone. The Pentagon is apparently going to try winning 21st-century wars with 1980s-era action heroes.
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Pete Hegseth’s spiritual adviser longs for a day when Latter-day Saints can’t hold office or possibly even vote
The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Doug Wilson, Pete Hegseth's pastor, who expresses desires for less influence of Latter-day Saints in politics, highlighting his Christian nationalist views.
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While some research has shown benefits for patients who qualify, questions remain about the therapy's long-term risks and use among men without a medical need.
Gender-affirming care for fascists
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