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Pentagon says hormones make trans troops unfit but gives them to men
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Dimitrios Aletras , as published by Washington Blade
· July 24, 2026
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Key takeaway Testosterone therapy will also be offered to those who want it, with the goal of maintaining military effectiveness.
The Secretary of Defense recently announced a new initiative, which includes annual testosterone screening for service members over 30. Testosterone therapy will also be offered to those who want it, with the goal of maintaining military effectiveness. This move has raised questions due to its contrast with existing policies regarding transgender troops.
Further details on this development are available from the source. The announcement was made in a video, where the Secretary of Defense emphasized the importance of hormones in sustaining military performance. However, the full implications of this initiative and its relationship to existing policies are not fully clear from the initial report.
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Category: rights Published: July 24, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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