Pakistan, July 16 -- The United States (US) Department of Defense has announced mandatory annual testosterone screening for all active-duty military personnel aged 30 and above, aiming to identify and address hormone deficiencies that could affect health and operational readiness.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled the policy in a video message, saying testosterone levels naturally decline with age and that maintaining healthy hormone levels is important for ensuring troops can perform at their best.

Under the new policy, testosterone testing will become a mandatory part of annual physical examinations for service members aged 30 and older. Troops under the age of ...