US defense secretary Pete Hegseth's order mandating testosterone-deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above has drawn criticism from several medical experts, who question the scientific basis of the policy.

"It's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels naturally drop," Hegseth said in his video message posted on Twitter/X.

US Defense Secretary says plan is 'about restoring and optimising ... natural capabilities' of troops.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced that all service members aged 30 and older will undergo mandatory screening for testosterone deficiency.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth orders annual testosterone deficiency screenings for troops over 30, sparking debate over military health and hormone therapy.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that military personnel aged 30 and over will be tested for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health checks. In a video posted…

US defence secretary says treatment for hormone deficiency would help prepare troops for a modern battlefield

Medical experts are divided on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement that U.S. servicemembers will undergo annual testosterone screenings

Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health…

Men's health doctors are skeptical of War Secretary Pete Hegseth's testosterone replacement therapy plan for military readiness.

Pete Hegseth said that the Pentagon would begin testing troops' testosterone. Researchers say the hormone is already overprescribed to young men.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently announced required testosterone screenings for some military members.

The Pentagon’s low-T screening is the last thing most men need.

Pete Hegseth announced that soldiers aged 30 and older in the US military will be screened for low testosterone

The Pentagon's new testosterone screening policy will test troops over 30. A doctor explains what the research shows about risks, benefits, and who qualifies for therapy.

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth's order mandating testosterone-deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above has drawn criticism from…