Pentagon temporarily rescinds mandatory testosterone testing guidance
The Pentagon issued guidance requiring testosterone testing for male service members over a certain age, then temporarily stopped that policy. Experts questioned whether there was enough evidence to support broad testing of men without symptoms.
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Pentagon pauses controversial testosterone policy guidelines
The Pentagon ‘Temporarily’ Rescinds Its New Testosterone Screening Guidance
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6 sourcesPentagon Temporarily Rescinds Mandatory Testosterone Screening One Day After Issuing Guidance
Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops
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8 sourcesPentagon abruptly withdraws testosterone guidance for ‘High T’ military program
Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops
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