Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 36-year-old New York Democrat, has revealed she is undergoing egg freezing. She shared her experience on social media, documenting the procedure and medication side effects during the House congressional recess.
Personal Decision, Public Discussion
Ocasio-Cortez explained that she paid $8,000 to $9,000 out of pocket from personal savings because her congressional health insurance does not cover the process. Her goal is to normalize discussions surrounding reproductive health and working women’s career timelines.
Ocasio-Cortez noted that her decision comes as she weighs her political future ahead of 2028, stating she has not ruled out a potential U.S. Senate bid or presidential campaign. She framed her decision within the broader debate over national reproductive healthcare policy.
The personal announcement coincided with media reports regarding her relationship with longtime partner Riley Roberts. Outlets including Puck News recently reported that the pair ended their engagement, though neither Ocasio-Cortez nor Roberts has publicly addressed or confirmed the reports.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
