WomenMD - Victoria, British Columbia

L W.

I’ve been a patient at WomenMD since 2018, originally referred for sexual medicine, and have had annual visits since then. This year, I requested an additional appointment for a menopause consult, and was told that I require an entirely new referral to the clinic to access this appointment at a clinic that I've been receiving continuous care at for over six years.

Respectfully, why does your clinic require a brand new referral for a related category of care as an existing patient? Why are patients expected to jump through additional hoops for continuous care that should be seamless and integrated, as your name suggests?

This kind of bureaucratic siloing just delays care and places unnecessary burden on patients already trying to manage complex health conditions.

Alesha H.

Dr. Gooderham’s lifestyle medicine approach at Women MD has made all the difference for my perimenopausal symptoms. After just a couple of months of following her guidance, I’ve seen amazing results. Her intake appointment was eye opening, offering practical, affordable strategies to thrive. Highly recommend for anyone ready to create their best next chapter!

Samantha S.

I was referred to determine if what is going on in my body is actually menopause
So after weeks and a zoom intake. All I get is a phone call and antidepressants
I'm told the help comes from paying for courses.
I'm clear I don't have money. Super cannot afford this and what I'm needing is to see someone who will determine its menopause or not.
After all this I'm frustrated!
I'm not wanting to go on antidepressants I'm wanting to know if what's occuring is menopause or? She's saying that the antidepressants will solve it all.
Well she has not seen me .
She won't see me but insists j put myself first and pay for courses.
In my intake I'm crystal clear I'm very financial stressed but yes adding to that super will help. Like I don't no not paying my hydro might help me pay for a courses.
I've been in menopause for 9 years.
I'm utterly exhausted and feel like I'm going to pass out.
I'm really tired of my time being wasted.
I have not decided if I'm actually going to take antidepressants.
Maybe but I'd still like an assessment. She said a gp will do that
Well you would think but the GP decided it was nothing and aroga lifestyle didn't care. So we have a dr shortage. It helps if they tell you upfront you need 500$ for courses to lean how to live with menopause and that's what you get.

CAMILLE K.

I was getting an IUD extraction and was taken seriously when I shared I was anxious that it might be painful. (I took Advil and Tylenol 30 minutes before I arrived). I was treated with respect and kindness and in the end felt very supported by Dr. Goodrum and the nurse practitioner intern (at the end of her first day) who was kind and understanding and could have been offended but instead, prioritized my needs. I really appreciated the professionalism and feminist approach.

SaltySkin_Photography

AWFUL! First of all I have been told lies about the delay for Pap results which had an impact on another appointment. On top of that, I had to wait freezing half naked for 20 minutes for the Dr to come to my room, I told her I was anxious about the test and she forgot about it, hurt me, and then had upsetting comments about how things should, probably to sell one of their programs! I never got any results, sent a complaint email about everything and asked to transfer it to the management and never heard back. COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY, and left the practice crying.

Martine C.

I feel I was misleaded with the sell of Dr.Gooderhams peri / menopause workshops and interventions. The notion that a female Doctor would encourage other women experiencing hormone imbalance antidepressants and other pharmaceuticals as protocol is disturbing. If you are looking for a holistic and functional approach to your hormone health that will support your well being and address root causes push for bio available HRT that is both SAFE and EFFECTIVE. You can work with naturopathic doctors or even nurse practitioners through human & science a Canadian company specializing in hormone health. Also there are tons of books ( the hormone cure ) ( the hormone shift) ( estrogen matters ) ( the menopause reset) ( the new menopause) as well as podcasts etc.

CookiesCritterCare

I've been here twice and really appreciate the compassion and caring from both the clinic staff and Dr. Gooderham.

Dr. Gooderham had spent auality time with me on the pre phone call before coming into my appointment room go over things then and now. I believe this was time to refamilarize a person's file

I have gone to my appointments with ease and have been talked through every bit of the way

I have a dramatic past with tons of abuse from family sexual abuse to domestic violence and to ok with the exam no problem when it comes to trust and comfort

I am getting a referral to see a gyno and am thankful for it. Always helpful when drs work together when it comes to serious issues

Dr Gooderham thank you for your help. Ps i see what you mean by online crap. Ignore the hate and fake reviews. Those in our own tribe matter, the rest can go cry to a zucchini lol.

Talk soon

Ps your office and team kicks ass over my wanna be therapist and other "titles" than what my sister pretends to offer at her 2 offices, Sea to Tree I think she names herself. No legit certification and her guessing games blow me away, aswell as her morals / this regarding confidentiality and privacy

YVGYVGYVG T.

Jenniffer , receptionist went above and beyond to make me feel valued , she gave all the information and addressing all of my questions with a positive attitude. It’s rare to encounter such a high level of customer service, and I was truly impressed.
I wish Dr should be like her.