Ocasio-Cortez narra el proceso para congelar sus óvulos mientras se especula sobre su posible candidatura presidencial en 2028

Instagram posts by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, with nearly 10 million followers, reveal her ongoing process of egg freezing. In a recent update on Thursday, she wrote, "Day 12. Injection of discharge. Sorry for the delay, but I promise the wait is worth it." Sharing her experience could be seen as a form of entertainment, but it also raises questions about privacy and motivations.

Ocasio-Cortez mentioned the "political risk" of sharing this personal experience when she announced it on August 9. This comes at a time when the Democratic Party's left-wing faction is increasingly discussing the possibility of Ocasio-Cortez running for president in 2028. Her announcement contributes to breaking a taboo surrounding a procedure that many Americans undergo each year, despite the secrecy surrounding it.

Ocasio-Cortez, a Puerto Rican-born Democratic Congresswoman, highlighted the high cost of healthcare coverage for this process, which she must pay out-of-pocket at around $8,000-$9,000 annually, plus $1,200 annually to maintain the frozen eggs. According to the Assisted Reproduction Technology Society, about 39,000 cycles were performed in the U.S. in 2024.

The number of women accessing this technology is likely lower, as one patient may undergo multiple cycles. Ocasio-Cortez rose to public prominence in the U.S. eight years ago with a personal communication style. Her unexpected entry into Congress in 2018 with left-leaning policies marked a renewal of Democratic ranks, accompanied by noticeable discontent among more centrist party members.

Known for her direct approach, she blends political content with personal stories in her communications. Recently, several factors have put her in the spotlight. It's almost certain that Ocasio-Cortez will retain her seat in the House during the upcoming November 3 elections, but the question remains: what will she do next? She, as a self-declared socialist in the U.S., has not ruled out running for president, which would undoubtedly show the power of the left-wing faction.

She could also run for Senate in New York, a position currently held by Chuck Schumer, a member of the establishment who clashes with Ocasio-Cortez and others in her party. In her This Week ABC interview, she affirmed that she hasn't ruled out any possibilities and expressed feeling honored by the support she's received. She also mentioned a comment from New York politician Chi Ossé, who called her "woke 1.0" a "crazy" idea.

Ocasio-Cortez appears to be distancing herself from past statements favoring reducing police funding, abolishing the prison system, decriminalizing border crossings, and using terms like "period-positive" to avoid offending the transgender community. To assess her prospects for higher office, it will be crucial to observe the outcomes of the Democratic senatorial candidate for Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, in the midterm elections.

If a left-wing candidate like El-Sayed wins, it suggests that the doors could open for Ocasio-Cortez, who was one of the strongest advocates for El-Sayed in her party's primaries. Lastly, the recent separation of Ocasio-Cortez from her partner, web designer Riley Roberts, whom she committed to in 2022, has also garnered attention.

According to The New York Times' Annie Karni, if Ocasio-Cortez seeks nationwide support, she may need to shed the perception of being a career-driven woman without a desire for family. This egg freezing announcement could be interpreted as a way to signal her desire to be a mother, potentially addressing this pressure to appear more family-oriented.