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Dr. Thomas O'Connor, MD, PA

Dr. O'Connor has over 20 years of experience treating men and women with a history of anabolic steroid, SARM, and PED use. He has been a board-certified MD since 2005 and provides guidance on harm reduction methodologies.

Dr. O'Connor is a clinical instructor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and has been featured in various media publications, including Generation Iron, Dr. Phil, National Geographic, The New York Times, Muscle and Fitness, and others.

Dr. O'Connor also co-authored the largest survey on anabolic steroid use, involving 2,385 men, published in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Men’s Health.

Are Turinabol and Dianabol Similar Compounds? Turinabol (chlorodehydromethyltestosterone) and Dianabol (methandrostenolone) are very similar anabolic steroids from a chemical perspective, with Turinabol being a derivative of Dianabol. The main difference is that Turinabol possesses an additional 4-chloro alteration of clostebol. The objective of German scientists when creating Turinabol was to create a compound that replicated […]

Disclaimer: The following article is for educational purposes only and does not promote the use of any illegal substances. If you have any questions or concerns, Dr. Touliatos is currently available for consultation. Turkesterone is one of many ecdysteroids, which are natural steroid hormones found in plants and insects. Turkesterone and testosterone share a similar […]

The legality of anabolic steroids is seemingly constantly changing, being deemed acceptable for one generation, with the masses using them for cosmetic purposes, yet unacceptable for the next. Today, anabolic steroids are illegal in many countries (1) and, thus, cannot be directly purchased from legitimate pharmacies to aid in bodybuilding endeavors. However, some exceptions to […]

Trenbolone is an injectable anabolic steroid commonly nicknamed the Monster Steroid in bodybuilding circles. This is in reference to its incredibly powerful nature, producing exceptional results and equally harsh side effects. Trenbolone’s lipolytic and anabolic properties make it a potent bulking or cutting steroid. Trenbolone excels in simultaneous muscle gain and fat loss due to […]

Anvarol is an Anavar alternative formulated by Crazy Bulk, a leading manufacturer of legal steroid alternatives. Anvarol is an FDA-approved oral pill containing natural ingredients that mimic the same anabolic and fat-burning effects as Anavar. Anavar is well-known for its simultaneous muscle-building, strength-enhancing, and fat-burning properties in research (1, 2, 3). However, we have also […]