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Dr. Jennifer Ashton Breaks Down the Reality of Egg Freezing After AOC’s Procedure | Record Rewind
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- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals she completes an egg retrieval procedure as part of her decision to freeze her eggs and take greater control over future fertility choices. - Dr. Jennifer Ashton explains how public figures discussing personal health issues can increase awareness, reduce stigma and encourage more people to consider their own medical options. - Ashton says frozen eggs can remain cryopreserved indefinitely, while one retrieval cycle typically costs about $10,000 to $15,000 before ongoing storage fees. - Egg freezing improves future fertility odds but does not guarantee a live birth, with success depending heavily on factors including age and the number and quality of eggs…