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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Terence Repelente

Pete Hegseth's 'Gender-Affirming' Testosterone Plan for Troops Blasted by Public Health Scientist

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for 'testosterone deficiency' among troops. (Credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr CC BY-SA 4.0)

Pete Hegseth's plan to screen troops for low testosterone has sparked backlash from medical experts and Democrats, who say the policy is confusing, risky and politically hypocritical.

The US defence secretary announced on Wednesday that service members aged 30 and above will undergo annual screening for testosterone deficiency as part of their regular health assessments. Troops under 30 will also be able to opt in.

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