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Dr. Thomas O'Connor, MD, PA

Dr. Thomas O'Connor is the first American board-certified internist to focus his medical practice specifically on the health and recovery of individuals who use anabolic steroids and androgens.

He founded Testosteronology®, a dedicated subspecialty of internal medicine that addresses steroid-induced hypogonadism and associated cardiovascular and metabolic concerns.

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, which involved 2,385 men and was published in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Men’s Health. He holds active medical licenses in Connecticut and Florida.

Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are non-steroidal investigational drugs currently being reviewed for the potential treatment of cachexia in medicine (1). In this guide, we will detail what a potential first SARM stack can look like and what its consequent effects are. Contents1 What SARMs Are Being Studied in Research?2 First SARMs Stack3 Bulking Stacks4 […]

Ostarine (MK-2866) is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) typically utilized by beginners to build lean muscle and burn fat. Post-cycle therapy (PCT) is commonly implemented by users after taking SARMs or anabolic steroids in a bid to resurrect decreased endogenous testosterone levels while increasing: Testicular size Energy Quality of mood Muscle retention Libido PCT […]

Ostarine, or MK-2866, is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) becoming increasingly popular among researchers, fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and bodybuilders. Ostarine is illegal for cosmetic use in most countries; however, some individuals unlawfully utilize it to enhance muscle building and fat burning. Several athletes have been caught taking Ostarine, as it is known to increase […]

For a competitive edge, bodybuilders and athletes frequently use oral anabolic steroids, including Turinabol (chlorodehydromethyltestosterone) and Anavar (oxandrolone). Anavar and Turinabol are relatively similar in relation to how they affect body composition, despite obvious differences in chemical structure. Turinabol is a derivative of methandrostenolone (Dianabol), hence its nickname, baby Dbol. Meanwhile, Anavar is a DHT […]

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 […]