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Pentagon Gives No Cost Estimate for Testosterone Screening of Male Service Members 30+

A national group of hormone specialists warns the testing is costly and could produce false positives.

Published Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The Pentagon has not provided an estimate for the cost of mandatory testosterone screening for male service members aged 30 and older. A national group of hormone specialists says the proposed testing would be expensive and carries a risk of producing false-positive results.