Pete Hegseth blasted for new policy testing troops for low testosterone: ‘Dumbest thing imaginable’
In a video on social media, Hegseth said receiving testosterone replacement therapy would be voluntary
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In a video on social media, Hegseth said receiving testosterone replacement therapy would be voluntary. Hegseth announced in a video shared online that all service members 30 and older will be tested for testosterone levels as part of their annual check-up. The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members’ required medical screenings for those 30 and older, he said.
Furthermore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening programme for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best”. Treatment, including testosterone replacement therapy, is voluntary and expected at “restoring and optimizing” natural capabilities.
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In a video on social media, Hegseth said receiving testosterone replacement therapy would be voluntary.
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Hegseth announced in a video shared online that all service members 30 and older will be tested for testosterone levels as part of their annual check-up
according to MLive +2The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members’ required medical screenings for those 30 and older, he said.
according to South China Morning Post — WorldUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening programme for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best”.
according to South China Morning Post — WorldTreatment, including testosterone replacement therapy, is voluntary and expected at “restoring and optimizing” natural capabilities.
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