Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation

The Pentagon had released a clinical guidance document on September 2 outlining a new policy for mandatory testosterone screening for personnel aged 30 and older. The document, titled "Clinical Guidance for Health and Human Performance Optimization," was to take effect immediately and aimed to improve military readiness by identifying and managing hormonal and energy-availability issues.

However, the document and an accompanying statement from spokesperson Sean Parnell were removed the next day. According to the Pentagon, the document was "temporarily rescinded" to allow for updates.

The guidance had laid out separate testosterone deficiency screening paths for men and women to be conducted during their annual health assessments. Reuters first reported the withdrawal.

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