AOC says she's been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here's how much the procedure can cost

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she has been saving money to freeze her eggs, citing the financial burden of the procedure. Egg freezing costs between $10,000 and $20,000 per cycle, according to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, with additional annual storage fees typically ranging from $500 to $2,500. Insurance coverage varies by state and employer plan, with some states requiring fertility coverage and others leaving it optional. The procedure involves hormone injections, egg retrieval, and cryopreservation, with success rates dependent on age and egg quality at the time of freezing.

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