The Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has made a big publicity statement about wanting U.S. military to be more and more warrior-like (more cruel, aggressive, murderous). And the way the manly, manly, manly Hegseth wants to do this is to have ALL of the military take tests for testosterone and "encourage" those who score low to take testosterone shots. This is idiotic. It shows no understanding of testosterone nor of actual military effectiveness. So, what are the serious health risks of some of the poor fools who artificially boost testosterone? Here is a summary from a google inquiry:
Serious Health Risks
Long-term or unsupervised use of testosterone supplements can lead to more severe complications:
- Cardiovascular issues: Increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots, particularly in older men or those with pre-existing heart conditions .
- Hormonal disruption: The body may reduce or stop natural testosterone production, leading to dependence on supplements and withdrawal symptoms like fatigue, depression, and muscle loss .
- Fertility problems: Reduced sperm production and testicular shrinkage can result in infertility .
- Prostate effects: Potential enlargement of the prostate, which may increase the risk of prostate-related issues, including cancer .
- Sleep apnea: Worsening or development of obstructive sleep apnea in some usersHegseth is unfit to lead the U.S. military. Somehow the MAGA-sphere is obsessed with being manly, manly, tough, tough "men", and they confuse brutality with courage and manliness. They are living in a tragic misunderstanding of manhood. This is only the latest nitwittery of Hegseth and the MAGA Cult.
By the way, he wants to also test WOMEN for low testosterone and give them supplements. This is just another step in his long assault on women in the military.
Buffoon.
