AOC joins the growing number of women freezing their eggs. Here’s what to know

Egg freezing, formally called oocyte preservation, is one of the clearest ways to extend a woman’s childbearing years. How long eggs lastBecause egg freezing is relatively new, it’s not clear exactly how long eggs can be stored, but it’s believed to be decades. The cost of egg freezingSome high-profile tech companies, including Meta and Apple, have advertised egg freezing as an employee perk. “We definitely see when celebrities freeze their eggs, and also when people’s friends start freezing eggs, more people come in, as well,” she said. Elective egg freezing was considered experimental until about 2013, when freezing techniques improved.