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What is egg freezing?

Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a medical procedure where a woman's eggs are harvested and preserved for future use. This allows women to delay pregnancy for personal or medical reasons, such as career choices or before cancer treatment. AOC's public discussion helps normalise a process that's becoming more common.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs, hasn't ruled out presidency

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