What hormone will the DoD test female soldiers for? Is testerone testing in the military necessary? Is it obscure?
Is this potentially a violation of gender equality?
"The Pentagon will begin annually screening service members for testosterone deficiency, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday, citing the need to ensure troops maintain the “biological foundation” to fight.
Under the new program, the secretary said service members aged 30 and older will be tested yearly for testosterone deficiency as part of routine health assessments. Troops under 30, meanwhile, will have the option to be tested, he said. ...
The decision to receive testosterone replacement therapy — if recommended by a medical professional — will remain up to the individual service member. ..."
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