US Army Testosterone Screening and Treatment Policy
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The U.S. Army testosterone policy involves a recent ruling requiring all service members aged 30 and older to undergo annual testosterone screening and be offered voluntary replacement therapy for low levels. On October 15, 2026, a study of nearly 500 active-duty male soldiers reported a quarter have low testosterone. The finding matters for military health planning because treatment can improve sexual function, body composition, muscle mass and bone health in genuine symptomatic deficiency, yet experts say there is insufficient evidence it will improve military readiness, operational performance or fighting capacity.
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Army Study Finds Low Testosterone in Quarter of Soldiers
On October 15, 2026, a study of nearly 500 active-duty male Army soldiers found a quarter have low testosterone, informing a recent ruling requiring annual testosterone screening for all U.S. service members age 30 and older, with voluntary replacement therapy offered for low levels. Expert Darren Katz says treatment can improve sexual function, body composition, muscle mass and bone health for genuine symptomatic deficiency, but there is insufficient evidence it will improve military readiness, operational performance or fighting capacity.
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