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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shares egg-freezing journey amid rising trend

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has publicly shared her decision to freeze her eggs, joining a growing trend among women who are delaying childbirth to focus on careers or other life goals. This practice has seen a significant increase in popularity, nearly quadrupling between 2014 and 2021, according to a UCLA study. Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the personal and societal importance of discussing such procedures, especially given the high costs and lack of insurance coverage for many. AI

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shares egg-freezing journey amid rising trend

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

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