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Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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New policy mandates testosterone testing for US service members over 30, citing readiness while experts warn of risks.

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  • New policy mandates testosterone testing for US service members over 30, citing readiness while experts warn of risks.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:54:12 UTC.

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