# Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation

https://mins.news/en/item/45907

- Ars Technica, 2026-09-04 16:57 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/pentagon-releases-then-quickly-removes-testosterone-screening-policy/

> The Pentagon withdrew a clinical guidance document outlining mandatory testosterone screening for US military personnel one day after publishing it. The department told Ars Technica that the document was temporarily rescinded on September 3 to allow updates, without providing another explanation.

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