Hegseth’s ‘High-T’ testosterone initiative: What to know

Published July 15, 2026 4:53pm ET | Updated July 15, 2026 6:17pm ET



Testosterone deficiency screening and replacement therapy will soon be on offer for active-duty service members as a military readiness initiative as part of a new military readiness program announced by War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Hegseth announced Wednesday a new “High-T” military initiative that will make testosterone blood tests a required part of military physicals for service members over 30 and hormonal replacement therapy an optional treatment for members with deficiencies.

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