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Pentagon’s Testosterone Screening Under Fire | US News
The Pentagon’s new annual testosterone screening mandate for service members 30 and older sparks controversy, with officials touting it as a readiness booster but doctors warning of serious risks — from infertility to blood clots — when hormone therapy is prescribed without clear medical need. Critics argue age alone isn’t justification for widespread screening, stressing that symptoms, not birthdays, should dictate treatment. While some see value in identifying reversible causes like obesity, the medical community largely deems the policy premature and potentially harmful, especially as…
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