Pentagon Pulls New Testosterone Screening Policy One Day After Release
The Department of Defense removed newly published guidance on testosterone screening without providing a detailed explanation, according to Ars Technica.
The Pentagon released new guidance on testosterone screening and then quickly removed it from public view, according to a report by Ars Technica.
The technology and science news outlet reported that the policy had been posted online for approximately one day before being taken down.
According to Ars Technica, the Pentagon stated that the guidance is being updated, but did not provide further explanation for the rapid removal.
Details about the specific content of the testosterone screening policy, including who it would have applied to and what standards it set, were not fully outlined in available reporting.
Ars Technica did not report additional comment from the Department of Defense beyond the statement that the guidance was undergoing updates.
This is a developing story, and further details may emerge as the Pentagon clarifies its plans regarding the screening policy.
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