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Hegseth Orders Mandatory Testosterone Tests for Troops Over 30

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 03:39 UTC · How we work

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched mandatory testosterone testing for active-duty members over age 30.
An Army-sponsored study found 25.7% of male soldiers had morning testosterone below 300 ng/dL.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed American teenagers have less testosterone than 68-year-old men.
Professor Sandeep Dhindsa warned many men have unrealistic expectations of hormone therapy, noting only 3-5% muscle gains.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched mandatory testosterone testing for active-duty members over age 30.
An Army-sponsored study found 25.7% of male soldiers had morning testosterone below 300 ng/dL.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed American teenagers have less testosterone than 68-year-old men.
Professor Sandeep Dhindsa warned many men have unrealistic expectations of hormone therapy, noting only 3-5% muscle gains.