Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new policy mandates annual testosterone screenings for all U.S. service members aged 30 and up, amid a 154% surge in prescriptions since 2020—driven largely by online clinics selling it as a lifestyle upgrade. But with no clear definition of “low” levels and no standardized treatment guidelines, the move raises questions: Does boosting testosterone truly enhance readiness—or is it just another symptom of the military’s punishing conditions? Research shows testosterone doesn’t dictate aggression or strength, and the stress of service may actually suppress it. The real strength of soldiers—and people—lies in resilience, not hormone levels.
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