Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs – here’s what to consider if you’re thinking of doing the same

By Kylie Baldwin, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Loughborough University

US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed that, at 36, she has decided to freeze her eggs. In an online social media video, Ocasio-Cortez said she chose to go through the process in order to “feel more in control of my life.” She also said that she was going to document her journey to open up conversations about fertility and normalise the process.

Ocasio-Cortez’s decision reflects a broader trend that is already taking place. The latest report from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists…

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