Pete Hegseth says the military will test service members’ testosterone levels

Trump administrationPete Hegseth says the military will test service members’ testosterone levels Hegseth said service members age 30 and older would undergo the annual screening, and that individuals can choose whether to pursue testosterone replacement therapy.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military will begin testing the testosterone level of service members as part of their annual health assessments. Beata Zawrzel / NurPhoto via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 15, 2026, 2:57 PM EDTBy Megan Brand and Mosheh GainsThe U.S. military will begin testing the testosterone levels of some service members and recommending hormone therapy if needed, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.Subscribe to read this story ad-freeGet unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The new policy comes amid a larger push by the Trump administration to promote and expand public access to testosterone replacement therapies.“Under the supervision of our world-class medical professionals, war fighters age 30 and older are going to be tested annually as part of their periodic health assessment,” Hegseth said in a video posted to X captioned, “The High-T Department of War.”The test would take place as part of the regular annual health assessment. Service members younger than 30 can voluntarily get their testosterone levels tested as well, Hegseth said. He added that if the medical team recommends treatment to the service member, it would be the service member’s decision whether to receive testosterone replacement therapy. “This initiative — it’s not about artificial enhancement; it’s about restoring and optimizing your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity, and ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight,” Hegseth said.The secretary framed the annual screening test as part of an investment into “the individual warfighter,” which he said was “our most decisive...