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2026-07-16 16:50:13
[US Defense Secretary: Testosterone Levels to be Tested in Annual Military Physicals] US Defense Secretary Hergsays announced on the 15th that annual physicals for military personnel aged 30 and older will include a low testosterone screening test, calling it a "necessary measure" to keep soldiers in "absolutely optimal" condition. This move is expected to intensify the debate in the US regarding the safety of testosterone replacement products and spark controversy over gender discrimination. Hergsays posted a video on social media platform X on the 15th, saying that introducing this test into the annual physicals will help soldiers with low testosterone receive recommendations for replacement therapy, "ensuring your testosterone levels are sufficient to keep you in optimal condition." Soldiers diagnosed with low testosterone can decide whether to receive hormone replacement therapy. Soldiers under 30 years of age can voluntarily undergo screening. (Xinhua)
