U.S.Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's controversial testosterone testing policy for service members over 30 has faced backlash from medical experts and legal challenges.

The initiative, part of his 'High-T Department of War' program, requires annual testosterone level checks, sparking debates about its impact on military personnel.

Medical professionals argue the policy could reduce male soldiers' fertility due to testosterone replacement therapy's effects on sperm counts.Dr.

Adrian Dobs of Johns Hopkins University warned that mandatory testing produces unreliable results since hormone levels fluctuate based on time of day and meals, risking unnecessary hormone treatments for healthy troops.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to justify how the policy aligns with existing bans on hormone treatment for transgender service members.Critics highlight potential legal and health risks, questioning whether the policy prioritizes political agendas over military readiness.The controversy underscores growing tensions between defense policies and medical ethics in the U.S.military.