U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered mandatory annual testosterone deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve component service members age 30 and older, making hormone testing part of their Periodic Health Assessment while allowing younger troops to request screening.

The U.S. defense secretary said screening would be mandatory for service members 30 and older.

The Defense Secretary's new policy does not appears to include estrogen-based therapy for female troops

Pop-up clinics and glossy adverts are selling men a new message: it is time to "check your T" (shorthand for testosterone levels). The idea is not about treating medical problems but about "optimizing" energy, focus and masculinity. With online services ...

Testosterone plays a crucial role in male health, influencing everything from muscle development and energy levels to mood regulation and sexual function. Despite its importance, testosterone levels have declined significantly across populations in recent ...

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T·TIME, a men's health company, today announced the launch of its online clinic at https://TTIME.men, introducing an affordable, injection-free alternative to traditional testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

This has fueled a market surge for "solutions," including private clinics offering "testosterone optimization" packages, supplements claiming to increase testosterone levels and influencers on social media promoting extreme exercise and diet programs.