Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops
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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is temporarily rescinding recently published clinical guidance for a new, mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for service members aged 30 and older, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday. On Wednesday, the Pentagon posted the "Clinical Guidance for Health and Human Performance Optimization" on its website. By…
- Why it matters
- Service members over 30 faced mandatory screening under a new policy; the halt suspends that requirement while the Pentagon reviews the guidance.
- Most affected
- US service members aged 30 and older — Mandatory testosterone deficiency screening temporarily suspended pending review.
- Likely next
- Whether the Pentagon reissues the guidance in revised form or withdraws it permanently.