Published Sep 3, 2026, 7:46 PM EDT
Officials had described the effort as a way to improve readiness by identifying and managing hormonal and energy-availability problems
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The Pentagon has temporarily rescinded its new guidance for testosterone screening one day after making it public.

There is little evidence that universal screening for low testosterone would improve U.S. combat readiness.

The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.

The Department of War withdrew clinical guidance for physicians conducting testosterone screening less than 24 hours after making…

Multiple reports noted the new clinical guidance for testosterone testing among military members, though the document was taken…

Screening mandatory for men aged 30 and above; Pentagon says move aimed at improving military readiness.

Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation