AOC Shares Her Egg-Freezing Journey and Criticizes Trump Administration

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs. She shared her story on Instagram to help women feel more in control of their bodies. She also criticized the Trump administration's policies on women's health.
Ocasio-Cortez posted videos about her decision on Saturday. She had thought about it for years and saved money for the procedure.
Ocasio-Cortez wants to be open about her process because women often don't know enough about their reproductive health.
AOC says her fight for women's rights is not about parties, but about fixing a healthcare system that causes anxiety.
Ocasio-Cortez shared a photo with her dog on Instagram, talking about the start of her egg-freezing process.
Ocasio-Cortez said, 'I have decided to start freezing my eggs.'
She thought about it for a long time and saved money for the procedure.
As a young congresswoman, Ocasio-Cortez has to make big life decisions in public, which can be challenging.
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Ocasio-Cortez shared behind-the-scenes videos of her egg-freezing process on Instagram.
She hopes that by sharing her story, she can help normalize conversations about women's health.
Ocasio-Cortez said women are not taught enough about their bodies and health.
She thinks women should have more control over their lives and bodies.
Ocasio-Cortez framed her decision as a way to take control of her future.
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Ocasio-Cortez shared videos of her preparing for the egg-freezing process, including taking fertility medications.
She said, 'This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life.'
Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged that being able to undergo the procedure is a privilege.
She then talked about politics, saying that female politicians face scrutiny that male politicians do not.
Ocasio-Cortez blamed the Trump administration for creating a hostile environment for women's reproductive choices.
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Ocasio-Cortez spoke at the Munich Security Conference, while President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One.
She said, 'In this administration, women's bodies are being politicized, and our choices are being taken away.'
Ocasio-Cortez added that pregnancy has become more dangerous under this administration.
She said, 'We're going to take our power back, and we have to talk about it.'
Fox News reached out to the White House for comment on Ocasio-Cortez's remarks.
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Some conservatives criticized Ocasio-Cortez's decision, saying it reflects a progressive message that prioritizes careers over families.
A spokesman for Turning Point USA said Ocasio-Cortez's decision is an example of this message.
He wrote, 'Just freeze your eggs, kids! Pursue that career, even if you've been engaged for 4 years.'
He also said, 'AOC turns 37 in a few weeks, so if she got pregnant tomorrow, it would already be a geriatric pregnancy.'
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Ocasio-Cortez plans to share parts of the egg-freezing process with her viewers.
She has already filmed herself taking her medications and will give herself injections.
She said she would even give herself an injection in the green room before an interview.
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Ocasio-Cortez said, 'I'm gonna take my shot in the green room before my interview. Because women can do anything.'
She said, 'I think it's bad that I'm gonna be giving myself shots in the green room, but I'll do it and live my life.'
Stepheny Price is a writer at Fox News, focusing on West Coast and Midwest news.