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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pentagon Restarts Controversial Testosterone Testing For US Troops
Caption: Pentagon Restarts Controversial Testosterone Testing For US Troops. The Pentagon is restarting mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male US service members aged 30 and older after temporarily pausing the programme. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth first announced the screening mandate in July, promoting testosterone use as a way to improve military readiness. The original guidance also included screening women through questionnaires, with possible treatment for conditions linked to hormonal imbalances. The Pentagon temporarily withdrew its published medical guidance in early September to allow officials to make unspecified updates. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the revised guidance takes effect immediately and establishes standard screening and treatment procedures for male testosterone deficiency. Officials have not yet clarified what changes, if any, were made to the original policy during the temporary pause. The programme has drawn criticism from medical experts who argue that routine testosterone screening for otherwise healthy service members is unnecessary. Medical professionals have also warned that inappropriate testosterone treatment could increase the risk of infertility and cause other health problems. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pentagon,Pete Hegseth,Sean Parnell,testosterone testing,US military,testosterone deficiency,service members,Defense Department,military readiness,hormone screening
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