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Military Testosterone Screening Explained | Durham News
The Pentagon’s new health policy mandates testosterone screenings for all service members 30 and older during routine checkups, while those under 30 can opt in — all aimed at boosting physical and mental readiness for modern warfare. With testosterone prescriptions soaring nationwide and many patients skipping baseline testing, the military hopes to ensure treatments are truly needed and evidence-based. Experts like Dr. Josh McConkey see potential in structured screening to prevent overdiagnosis, but some veterans question the real impact on readiness, and key thresholds for “optimal” levels…
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