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AOC Freezes Eggs, Shows Injection Video, Flags $8K Cost

8/11/2026

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) announced she is freezing her eggs and posted the first injection video on Instagram Sunday.
She said insurance does not cover the $8,000-$9,000 cost and that a fertility test costs $100-$400, which she recommends first.
She told ABC’s This Week she has not ruled out a 2028 presidential run, prompting Amanda Litman of Run for Something and strategist Xochitl Hinojosa to praise her honesty.

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Historical Context

The 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, written by Justice Harry Blackmun, recognized a constitutional right to abortion and spurred the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey reaffirmation. Decades of state restrictions and the 2022 Dobbs ruling that overturned Roe revived debates over reproductive access, influencing current politicians such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and prompting concerns about IVF costs.

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Story summary

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) announced she is freezing her eggs and posted the first injection video on Instagram Sunday.
She said insurance does not cover the $8,000-$9,000 cost and that a fertility test costs $100-$400, which she recommends first.
She told ABC’s This Week she has not ruled out a 2028 presidential run, prompting Amanda Litman of Run for Something and strategist Xochitl Hinojosa to praise her honesty.

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