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Pentagon orders testosterone screening for 2 million troops, provides no cost estimate

The Pentagon has ordered testosterone tests for roughly 2 million service members but has not provided a cost estimate or projected treatment numbers.

Published Sep 19, 2026, 7:49 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The Pentagon has ordered testosterone screening for approximately 2 million service members but has not disclosed how much the program will cost. Its own clinical guidance states it does not know how many service members will be tested or will require treatment.