US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, has announced she is beginning the process of freezing her eggs. The 36-year-old revealed her decision this week during Congress' August recess.
In a live video broadcast, Ocasio-Cortez showed herself administering hormonal injections, explaining the process to viewers. She stated that her aim is to destigmatize the realities of women's lives as they balance professional aspirations and family building.
Ocasio-Cortez noted that the procedure is not covered by her insurance, and she would be paying the full cost herself. She expressed hope that transparency about such matters will promote dignity and destigmatize women's reproductive lives.