What Urologists Think of the Military's New Testosterone Testing Policy

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Good article--lists pros and cons. Reason to take or not take. who should be tested etc



What Urologists Think of the Military’s New Testosterone Testing Policy

Dominique Mosbergen Jul 17, 2026 11:20 AM CT

https://time.com/article/2026/07/17/what-urologists-think-of-military-pete-hegseth-testosterone-testing-policy/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1002



U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday, July 15, that it is now mandatory for all service members age 30 and older to test their testosterone levels every year. Younger service members have the option to get tested too.

Hegseth said in a video titled "The High T Department of War” that service members found to have “testosterone deficiency” could choose to receive testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Hegseth said he had authorized the screenings to ensure that service members “have the right testosterone levels” to operate at their “absolute best.”


Morrison says he ensures that his patients—particularly younger men in their 30s and 40s—are counseled about TRT’s potential adverse effects, which also include an increased risk of blood clots, acne, breast tenderness, and irritability. TRT is also generally considered a long-term or lifelong treatment.