India, July 16 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new program to screen service members for testosterone deficiency every year, according to his video announcement posted on X. Hegseth said the new screening program is meant to make sure troops have the right testosterone levels to perform at their best.

Under the new policy, all service members aged 30 and above will automatically receive a testosterone screening during their annual health assessment, Hegseth said. Troops under the age of 30 will also be able to get the test if they choose to do so voluntarily. If the screening shows low testosterone and doctors recommend treatment, service members can choose whether or not to receive Testosterone Replacement Therapy.

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