I don't know that they can test cortisol levels - the article just talked about how stress raises the levels and the increased levels can make it more difficult to become pregnant. At the first appointment he had me pegged as a stressed out control freak, but at the second appointment, I appeared much more relaxed and we discovered that my problems ran deeper than an increased stress level!

The acupuncture treatment I've been having is aimed at supporting the fertility treatments I have, the place I have found does a lot of work with infertility, IVF support, etc. If I'm in a state, I'll have certain spots needled to help me calm down - it does work wonders. I go weekly normally, it costs $60 for an hour session. I drive over an hour to get there and our PHI only has basic ancillary cover so we get no rebates, but I simply wouldn't be without it now!

I'll start searching for the article... I don't hold out much hope, though!

BW