The US Department of Defense has temporarily suspended new directives that required members of the armed forces aged 30 and over to undergo tests to detect testosterone deficiency. An American official said that the document was temporarily canceled to make updates, after the Pentagon announced that its goal was to improve health and performance and enhance combat readiness.
Published on: 04/09/2026 - 01:19
A US official told Reuters on Thursday that the US Department of Defense had temporarily suspended a recent directive requiring members of the armed forces aged 30 and over to undergo tests to detect testosterone deficiency.
On Wednesday, the Pentagon published a memorandum in which it said that these examinations aim to “improve health and performance,” before on Thursday it deleted the memorandum and the accompanying statement issued by its spokesman, Sean Parnell.
“The draft document published on September 2, 2026 has been temporarily removed to allow for updates,” the official said, noting that the interim guidance remains in effect.
The detailed directives stipulate separate pathways for testing for testosterone deficiency in men and women, with the tests being conducted as part of annual health assessments.
These measures were scheduled to take effect immediately. The Ministry of Defense said its aim is to enhance combat readiness by detecting and treating problems related to hormones and endurance.
France 24/Reuters
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