Pete Hegseth’s testosterone-screening plan is unusual, not crazy
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on July 15th, 2026, that the Department of War will test all military personnel over 30 for testosterone deficiency, offering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to those with low levels. The policy is unusual and controversial, as no other major military force does this. America’s Endocrine Society advises against routine testing for low testosterone (hypogonadism) in the absence of symptoms like erectile dysfunction and low libido, citing over-diagnosis risks. The article notes that soldiers seem to be at particular risk of hypogonadism, but suggests Hegseth may be influenced more by the manosphere and testosterone supplement industry than by medical data. The piece presents the plan as unusual but not entirely crazy, given the specific risks for soldiers.
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