Rosewall Women's Clinic - Courtenay, British Columbia

T H.

It’s only been a decade and a bit more, Dr. Tracy Roger’s is the most down to earth Doctor I ever came across in my life time. I was so sick with my uterus for about 8 years and my cousin referred me to Dr. Tracy Rogers. My life got better after she did my hysterectomy.

I have so much gratitude for her.

ray

When I was 13, going on 14, I received an IUD insertion by Dr. Rodgers. She was the first doctor to suggest that I might have endometriosis and subsequently put me on hormonal medication that quite literally sent me into menopause.

After the IUD insertion, my heavy periods and unmanageable pain only worsened over the following months. My mother and I begged Dr. Rodgers to remove the IUD, but she adamantly resisted. She eventually relented and performed the removal in her office. Her attitude toward me—a 14-year-old girl at the time—and toward my mother felt spiteful. She made snide remarks throughout the procedure.

Dr. Rodgers refused to use a smaller speculum, insisting that the largest one was the only option available (how, I have no idea). The moment she began the removal, I started crying from the pain while my mother held my hand. I could barely process what I was going through, let alone absorb the "advice" she began directing at my mom.

She claimed my mother was coddling me and suggested that my pain was likely a result of my overdramatic reactions. We left her office seething and devastated that she could look me in the eyes and call me dramatic while denying the evidence of endometriosis she had observed in the biopsy she performed.

At 14, I had to drop out of school because I couldn’t function normally. I couldn’t work, couldn’t make friends, and I attempted suicide less than a year later. This vile woman is one of the reasons why women around the world continue to be dismissed when it comes to pain and reproductive health. The fact that she is a woman herself—one who claims to advocate for girls like me—is utterly sickening.

Years later, I have undergone numerous surgeries and endometriosis excisions due to the severity of my condition. In early March, I had a hysterectomy, and my life has never been better. Chronic pain is a lifelong reality—which I’ve accepted—but the trauma caused by her and doctors like her has forever damaged my trust in the medical system and any hope I once had for meaningful progress.

Carmen ..

I unfortunately had a really bad experience getting an IUD put in. I feel they should offer anesthesia to patients instead of telling them to just tough it out. I have a retroverted uterus and getting the IUD inserted was the worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life. It felt like something was going wrong and it took longer than anticipated. I had adrenaline rushing through my body, I began sweating and shaking. I had a 7 hour puking session when I left the office. I just felt not cared about. I appreciate what these women are doing here, trying to help others as these clinics are few and far between, but I felt like I wasn’t taken care of like I should have been. It felt like the doctor also held hostility toward me because I couldn’t afford an IUD and they had to give me one. Overall just a bad experience

Gaylene C.

The Dr was very nice and helpful in giving my daughter the prescription she was needing.

Gem

I got an iud for the first time, and I had never had a pelvic exam before, but the whole process went very smoothly and they were very accommodating to my concerns. They all seem like very kind and professional women, you're in good hands at this clinic.

Brittney A.

Absolutely amazing place with Breath taking decorations and architecture and even more amazing people, to the drs who are so caring and and make even the worse situation so fun, filled with laughs and enjoyable ( as much as it can be getting an iud aha ) down to the receptionist who made booking easy and answers Any questions as well as handled a tough situation with me being in serve pain and feeling faintish after and having miscommunication with my ride and they just waited on me and making sure I was ok and as comfortable as I could well I wait and just over all so sweet. So for anyone who is gonna have to go to visit this lovely place, please know you are in the best and loving hands and will be taken care of so well. Also t WESank you to all the wonderful worker there, you guys made me feel so loved and treated me so well so thank you lots💗 Also Note TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR IT THEY MOVED TO TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE IF YOU ARE WALKING IN THEIR OLD OFFICE, IF YOU ARE WALKING OUT THE DOOR ITS STRAIGHT AHEAD BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO GO TO THE OTHER STREET AND LOOK FOR WESTWARD MEDICAL CLINIC, THEN YALL FIND IT ( Don’t worry was hard to find at first so don’t feel bad aha )

evelyn M.

I have been going to this clinic for a few months now and am absolutely delighted by the level and quality of service and care that the staff and doctors have here. Absolutely the best medical care and help I’ve received. Doctor Olson is professional, kind and inquisitive and listens so well. I’m hoping to be a patient here for a long time. Thank you for going above and beyond in your field!

nonamehiding

Dr Oleson was very friendly and helpful. great environment and made me feel very safe, listened to and accommodated.