Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just announced that she’s freezing her eggs, putting a spotlight on a fertility treatment that’s becoming increasingly common but remains out of reach for millions of Americans.

Egg freezing can give people more control over when they have children, but it can cost $10,000 to $20,000, and most insurance plans don’t cover it. And cost isn’t the only barrier: knowing when to freeze your eggs can have a major impact on the chances of success. #EggFreezing #Fertility #aoc

Read more: vox.com/good-medicine-newsletter/499088/aoc-freezing-eggs-age-cost-process

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