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Pete Hegseth’s announcement of annual testosterone screenings for service members divides medical experts

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Pete Hegseth’s announcement of annual testosterone screenings for service members divides medical experts
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Medical experts are divided on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement that U.S. service members will undergo testosterone deficiency screenings with their annual physical exams. 



“War fighters aged 30 and older are going to be tested annually as part of their periodic health assessment,” said Hegseth in a video, posted with the caption “The High-T Department of War.” Elective testosterone testing will be available to younger service members, too,

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