Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops.

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The story so far

4 developments
  1. Jul 15U.S. military will test service members for low testosterone, Pete Hegseth says
  2. Jul 15Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
  3. Jul 17Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
  4. Jul 18Only center coverage:Hegseth's 'High-T' troop screening mandate comes without cost estimate

Who covered each development

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Last development · Jul 18 — Hegseth's 'High-T' troop screening mandate comes without cost estimate

The bigger story

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How each side is putting it

Left

18 viewpoints
Maryland MattersLean Left· 71d ago

Pentagon to screen older troops for low testosterone

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 72d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

VoxLeft· 74d ago

Hegseth wants a more macho military. Testosterone shots won’t help.

TimeLean Left· 74d ago

What Urologists Think of the Military’s New Testosterone Testing Policy

Fast CompanyLean Left· 74d ago

Military personnel will be tested for low testosterone. Is that a good idea?

Center

23 viewpoints
The HillCenter· 72d ago

Hegseth’s testosterone mandate carries risks, raises questions

Deseret NewsCenter· 72d ago

Opinion: Pete Hegseth wants a ‘high T’ Department of War. I have questions

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, Wyoming Tribune Eagle
WFMZ AllentownCenter· 73d ago

Hegseth's 'High-T' troop screening mandate comes without cost estimate

Wyoming Tribune EagleCenter· 73d ago

Hegseth's 'High-T' troop screening mandate comes without cost estimate

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 73d ago

Hegseth's 'High-T' mandate for troops comes without cost figure

BBC NewsCenter· 74d ago

How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military

Right

18 viewpoints
Fox NewsRight· 70d ago

The real reason behind Hegseth's viral military testosterone screening order

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Denver Gazette, Union Leader
Denver GazetteLean Right· 72d ago

Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

Union LeaderLean Right· 73d ago

Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· High Point Enterprise, The Center Square
High Point EnterpriseLean Right· 73d ago

Hegseth's 'High-T' troop screening mandate comes without cost estimate

The Center SquareLean Right· 73d ago

Hegseth's 'High-T' troop screening mandate comes without cost estimate

RealClear InvestigationsLean Right· 73d ago

Docs Have Doubts about Hegseth's Testosterone Play

SofrepLean Right· 73d ago

Pete Hegseth Orders Testosterone Screening for Troops Over 30: What It Means

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Left

5 articles
The GuardianLean Left· 73d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

GizmodoLeft· 75d ago

Hegseth Mandates Widespread Testosterone Screening for US Troops

Al JazeeraLean Left· 75d ago

Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s

The GuardianLean Left· 76d ago

Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency

The GuardianLean Left· 75d ago

Pete Hegseth wants testosterone for his soldiers. Finally, some gender-affirming care | Arwa Mahdawi

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