# Hegseth's low-testosterone screening could flag up to 25% of the Army

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push to screen troops for low testosterone could flag as much as a quarter of the Army as deficient, Ars Technica reports. Experts question the medical criteria behind the screening, warning that dubious thresholds could stigmatize large numbers of otherwise fit service members. The policy fits Hegseth's broader drive to tighten military fitness standards.

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- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/hegseths-dubious-low-t-screening-may-flag-up-to-25-percent-of-the-army/) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:09:57 +0000