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[–] nullspace@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

Why would this matter other than Hegseth wanting to have gay orgies?

[–] CobraChicken3000@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 hours ago

"Exclusive: Secretary of War, Pete Kegsbreath, has decreed that he will personally test the virility of our combat troops by physical examination."

[–] Hadriscus@jlai.lu 4 points 3 hours ago

the parody never ends

[–] MareOfNights@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 4 hours ago

Wait, WHO is forcing hormones down our throat?

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (2 children)

Is this to get rid of the women? *Or maybe to make the older soldiers "look better"?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Pentagon will begin requiring annual testosterone deficiency screenings for active-duty service members age 30 and older, saying the move is designed to improve military readiness and support long-term health.

While the screenings will be mandatory for eligible service members, Hegseth said that any resulting treatment would remain voluntary. "If treatment is recommended, it's entirely your choice to receive testosterone replacement therapy," he said.

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[–] Rivermoonwolf@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Assuming he's just asking for personal donations

[–] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Yes, let's also have the whole of Trump's administration do this, and all Republicans and related staff.

Let's also go over their criminal histories and do that test where they're exposed to different images and the blood flow of their penises is measured.

Let's really piss everyone off, and make them all fight!

[–] frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I hope they force them to take extra testosterone so their sperm counts plummet and no babies are made. Also hope it jumpstarts a bunch of aging problems and cancers, fuck the military.

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

There’s not any evidence that happens from HRT.

[–] frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io 1 points 2 hours ago (3 children)

Exogenous testosterone drops sperm counts. Testosterone promotes hormone sensitive tumor growth.

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[–] TryingToBeGood@reddthat.com 3 points 4 hours ago

what in the actual flying fuck??

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago
[–] Delascas@feddit.uk 2 points 4 hours ago

Wait. Today is not April 1st is it?

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