Generally no. Oana clinicians prescribe within Oana's defined treatment catalog — the products available on the site and through the intake flow.
Here's why this works the way it does:
Oana's catalog is built around PCOS specifically. Each product in the catalog has been selected because it has a clear role in PCOS or PCOS-pattern hormonal care, and Oana's clinical team is trained on the protocols for each one. This is what makes specialist-grade care possible in a telehealth setting — depth in a defined area, rather than breadth across general medicine.
What this means in practice:
- If a medication is on Oana's product list, your clinician can evaluate whether it's appropriate for your case and prescribe it if it fits.
- If a medication isn't on Oana's product list, your clinician generally won't prescribe it — even if it could be relevant for your condition.
- For prescriptions outside Oana's catalog, your clinician will recommend you work with your primary care provider, OB-GYN, or relevant specialist.
Examples of what Oana clinicians don't typically prescribe:
- Combined hormonal birth control pills (your OB-GYN or primary care provider handles this)
- Antibiotics for acute infections
- Acute pain medications or controlled substances
- Medications for conditions unrelated to PCOS thyroid medications, mental health medications outside the catalog, blood pressure medications, etc.
- In-person procedures or injectable treatments not offered through Oana
One exception worth knowing: if you're already taking a medication from another provider — for example, you're on a specific birth control method, or you're taking a thyroid medication, or you have a prescription for something specific — Oana's clinical team factors that into your treatment plan. Your clinician won't prescribe the medication you're already on, but they'll coordinate Oana's prescriptions around what you're already taking.
The bigger picture: Oana isn't designed to replace your primary care relationship. It's designed to handle PCOS-specific care with depth and specialist focus, while coordinating with the rest of your healthcare. If you don't have a primary care provider and you're managing health concerns outside Oana's scope, your Oana clinician can recommend that you establish one.