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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.

Contents1 What is LGD-4033?2 What Are the Origins of LGD-4033?3 Is LGD-4033 Legal?4 Is LGD-4033 Banned in Sports?5 What Are the Benefits of Ligandrol?6 What Are the Side Effects of Ligandrol?7 LGD-4033 Dosages8 LGD-4033 Cycle9 LGD-4033 Results: Before and After Pictures10 LGD-4033 Before and After Pictures – 8 Weeks11 What Are Some Sample Stacking Protocols […]

Anavar (oxandrolone) was created in 1962 to increase lean muscle in patients suffering from cachexia. However, it was not long before Anavar was used in bodybuilding due to its anabolic and fat-burning properties. Anavar became utilized as a cutting steroid at the expense of users experiencing cardiotoxicity and hepatotoxicity. Although women and children may have […]

Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) have become increasingly utilized in bodybuilding circles due to their perception as safe alternatives to anabolic steroids. Thus, just like with steroids, there are SARMs with different potencies. Read below to find out which SARMs present the least risk based on existing research and our experience. Firstly, we are not […]

RAD-140 (Testolone) is one of the most commonly administered SARMs due to its significant anabolic, lipolytic, and strength-enhancing properties. However, users should exercise caution when purchasing RAD-140. A limited investigation confirmed that only 52% of SARMs being sold online actually contain the SARM compound as specified on the label (Van Wagoner et al., 2017). 39% […]

Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are being reviewed as a possible treatment for cachexia due to their anabolic effects (1, 2, 3). However, there are no official dosing or cycle protocols issued by pharmaceutical authorities (4). This is due to SARMs not being approved by the FDA (5). This guide will detail the common dosages […]