AboutDr. Silvia Schneider Fox Expertise I can answer questions related to the emotional aspects of infertility. Topics with which I can help include:
Common emotional responses to infertility.
Coping with the "fertile world".
Maintaining the health of your relationsips during fertility treatment.
Understanding one's partner's experience.
Making decisions about family-building and adoption.
I cannot answer medical or legal questions nor questions that would demand a specific psychological evaluation of your situation.
Experience I have been a clinical psychologist in the field of reproductive medicine, adoption and family building since 1992, when I first began counseling individuals and couples in various stages of family building. I facilitate a range of support groups and workshops. I have trained with infertility pioneer Dr. Alice Domar and I lead a Ten-Week Mind-Body Program based on her research. I conduct evaluations with intended parents and candidates for egg donation, sperm donation and surrogacy. I have conducted research on the subject of coping with infertility. I wrote my doctoral dissertation on the topic of "Gender Differences in Coping in Men and Women Undergoing IVF".
I have written and presented extensively on the subject of infertility. I have written a regular "Ask the Expert" column in the RESOLVE of Illinois magazine. I have been a keynote speaker and a presenter at symposia, seminars and professional conferences and I have been interviewed on radio, television and in print. I have served on the Board of Directors of RESOLVE (the national infertility association) between 1993 and 2003.
Organizations American Psychological Association
Illinois Psychological Association
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
RESOLVE
American Fertility Association
Chicago Area Professionals in Adoption and Family Building
Education/Credentials In 1988, I graduated Magna cum Laude with a BA in Psychology and in Special Education from Tel Aviv University. I began the MA program at Tel Aviv U. and in 1989, upon moving to Chicago, I transferred to the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In 1994, I graduated from the program with honors.
Question I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET PREGNANT FOR ABOUT 10YRS NOW,I HAVE DONE CLOMID,SEMEN ANALYST,HSG NOTHING HAS WORKED.I WANT TO CONCIEVE BADLY,NOT TO MENTION I ONLY HAVE 1 FALLOPIAN TUBE AN THATS ON THE RIGHT SIDE,WHAT ELSE CAN I DO OR TAKE SO THAT I CAN CONCIEVE I CRY BECAUSE I WANT THIS SO BAD,I AM 32 YRS OLD PLEASE HELP ME TO HAVE MY DREAM COME TRUE,IF I CAN HAVE ATLEAST 1 COME TRUE.
Answer Dear Lorette,
Your question is about a physical/medical issue, and, unfortunately, my expertise is in the emotional/psychological area. I would advise you to talk to your OB/GYN or RE and get his or her opinion. I hope he or she can find a way to give you hope that your dream will come true.
