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WASHINGTON: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most prominent figures on the US left and a potential presidential contender, has revealed she is freezing her eggs, saying she wants to speak openly about choices confronting women balancing careers and family.
The 36-year-old Democratic congresswoman from New York shared videos of the fertility treatment on social media over the weekend, including footage of herself administering hormone injections.
“This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life,” Ocasio-Cortez said, describing her ability to undergo the procedure as a “very privileged position.” Her disclosure came as speculation mounts over her political future.
Hours later, Ocasio-Cortez said in a television interview that she had not ruled out running for the White House in 2028, while also leaving open the possibility of challenging Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer for his New York seat.
