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AOC Freezes Eggs After Split, Cites Rising Costs

8/15/2026

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Ocasio-Cortez Freezes Eggs

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) announced she is freezing her eggs after her engagement to Riley Roberts ended.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted Instagram videos of hormone shots, ultrasounds, and addressed nearly 10 million followers.
Right-wing podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey called Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez selfish and irresponsible for delaying motherhood past age 40.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said rising housing, grocery and healthcare costs force many women to postpone having children.

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UCLA Reports EggFreezing

A 2025 UCLA study found 6 percent of women who froze eggs used them for IVF within seven years.
The same UCLA research reported 89 percent of women who froze eggs were satisfied even if they never used the eggs.
A 2024 KFF survey showed only 12 percent of large employers offering health insurance cover egg or sperm freezing.
Twenty-one states mandate fertility-preservation coverage for medically necessary cases, excluding self-funded plans under ERISA.

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Ocasio-Cortez Freezes Eggs

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) announced she is freezing her eggs after her engagement to Riley Roberts ended.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted Instagram videos of hormone shots, ultrasounds, and addressed nearly 10 million followers.
Right-wing podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey called Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez selfish and irresponsible for delaying motherhood past age 40.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said rising housing, grocery and healthcare costs force many women to postpone having children.

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