Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she’s freezing her eggs
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she is undergoing egg freezing. She said the procedure gives her more control over her reproductive timeline. The costly fertility treatment is typically not covered by insurance.
- ▪Ocasio-Cortez posted a series of videos on social media explaining her decision.
- ▪She is 36 years old and chose egg freezing to maintain flexibility for future family planning.
- ▪The procedure is expensive and often not reimbursed by health insurance.
- ▪She described the choice as a way to feel more in control of her life.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces decision to freeze her eggs — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Ocasio-Cortez Says She Is Freezing Her Eggs and Still Mulling a Presidential Run — NYT — Home
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By Perry SteinRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) made a public video announcement over the weekend about a private matter: The congresswoman is freezing her eggs.Ocasio-Cortez, 36, posted a series of videos on social media in which she said this is a decision she made to “feel more in control of my life.” She said she had been weighing the decision and saving up for the pricey fertility procedure, which often isn’t covered by insurance, for a long time. CommentsSign up
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