# Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening could flag up to a quarter of the Army

https://mins.news/en/item/102196

- Ars Technica, 2026-10-15 21:09 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/hegseths-dubious-low-t-screening-may-flag-up-to-25-percent-of-the-army/

> A study published Thursday in JAMA says mandatory screening could produce low-testosterone results for as many as one in four active-duty Army members, though the true prevalence is likely far lower. It adds to concerns about unnecessary evaluations, inaccurate results and diagnoses, and potentially harmful overtreatment, including infertility. Medical groups oppose blanket screening, but the Pentagon is proceeding.