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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.

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 […]

Trenbolone is an incredibly potent anabolic steroid that bodybuilders use to simultaneously gain muscle and burn fat (1). Some of our patients come to the conclusion that trenbolone is not worth it due to its harsh side effects, being one of the most toxic steroids a person can take (physiologically and psychologically). However, others argue […]

Today, the benefits and side effects of anabolic steroids are well documented. However, is there a middle ground whereby a person can take steroids in a safe manner? Discover how a person can amplify or reduce the risk of taking steroids by controlling a variety of different factors, based on our experience treating thousands of […]