Military Tests Testosterone for Performance | Denver News

The military is launching annual testosterone screenings for all service members over thirty — with younger troops able to opt-in — under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push to link masculinity and physical appearance to combat readiness. While the goal is to boost performance through testosterone replacement therapy, doctors warn it’s largely unnecessary for those with normal levels, offering minimal benefits beyond mood or libido, and potentially carrying serious risks like blood clots and fertility issues. The program’s cost could run into tens of millions annually, and experts caution that pushing hormone levels higher isn’t always better — especially when stress, sleep, and exertion naturally fluctuate testosterone, often resolving on their own. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ada77438a441c08