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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.

Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are gaining traction in bodybuilding due to their accessibility, attributed to their legal status when used for experimental reasons. SARMs are designed to mitigate the side effects of anabolic steroids via tissue selectivity, which involves specifically targeting androgen receptors. Thus, their objective is to merely stimulate receptors that promote anabolism […]

Anavar (oxandrolone) is one of the most coveted anabolic steroids today because of its ease of administration (being oral) and its ability to improve body composition with minimal side effects. Achieving the optimal dose of any anabolic steroid is crucial for maximizing results while reducing harm. This is particularly important with Anavar, as beginners often […]

Anadrol (oxymetholone) is one of the most potent anabolic steroids a bodybuilder can take to build significant amounts of muscle and strength. However, Anadrol is also one of the most toxic steroids, so caution must be exercised if users want to keep their health intact. Below are the eight most common Anadrol side effects we […]

Deca Durabolin (nandrolone) and tren (trenbolone) are two common bulking steroids used by bodybuilders today. In this article, we will discuss the differences in terms of their effects on body composition and how they each impact a user’s health. Deca vs. Tren: Which Steroid Is More Effective? Muscle Tren produces significant lean muscle gains, based […]

Trenbolone is a popular anabolic steroid used by bodybuilders to build muscle and burn fat. Primarily, trenbolone is utilized during bulking cycles to add significant amounts of lean mass without the bloating and water retention of other anabolic-androgenic steroids. As one of the most potent anabolic steroids, trenbolone possesses several benefits. However, trenbolone is also […]