Can you use testosterone in the Army?

1LT Jacob Johnston — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 19:17:11 -0400

Commercials says the Military and Law Enforcement have high demand and use of Testosterone replacement therapy for low T. Is this true in the military? I just went through MEPS to re-enlist and they put me down for a permanent disability for testosterone and now need a waiver to get back in. I am wondering if this is an issue in the Military and how likely it is for me to get the waiver.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Jul 14 at 2018 8:13 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:13:14 -0400

Uh... back in the day the military had enough testosterone without supplements

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jul 14 at 2018 8:54 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:54:07 -0400

As far as I know, only with a prescription

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2018 9:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 21:52:44 -0400

Only if it's medically prescribed. I've only met one person who actually received it from a doctor in the military.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jul 15 at 2018 12:30 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 00:30:30 -0400

T levels are important as lower T causes bone loss.

A bigger concern is a DRE for men over 60. PSA tests are not always accurate.

I was fortunate, another problem took me to a urologist who discovered cancer.

It is GONE! Disfunction was minimal.

My PSA tests are currently negative!

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jul 15 at 2018 11:58 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:58:38 -0400

1LT Jacob Johnston If diagnosed with Low T, and exhibiting at risk for disease or other issues due to that, yes. Currently on the formulary is fortesta gel

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jul 15 at 2018 12:47 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:47:33 -0400

You can get your PCM do a blood test for Low T. If you have Low T, they can prescribe testosterone.

Response by CSM John Ryan made Jul 15 at 2018 10:24 PM

CSM John Ryan — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 22:24:47 -0400

Yes I did for long time. As long as your under doctor care.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Aug 22 at 2018 10:09 AM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:09:35 -0400

I don’t know about testosterone, but I served with commanders that lacked balls.

Response by SrA Michael Webster made Feb 25 at 2019 3:19 PM

SrA Michael Webster — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:19:27 -0500

I have low T (I don't recommend getting old and fat). I had a prescription through the VA but they halted that due to potential risks and will only prescribe it for severe cases.

Response by SrA Michael Webster made Mar 19 at 2019 8:40 PM

SrA Michael Webster — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:40:56 -0400

If the military hospitals are like the VA Hospitals, unless your Testosterone is dramatically low ( like near soy-boy levels . . . as in zero), then no. The VA Hospital has ceased prescribing Testosterone due to possible health risks.