Monthly peer-reviewed journal on human reproduction and related ethics
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has publicly shared her decision to begin fertility treatment, including egg freezing, during the August Congressional recess. She says the move is about taking control of her life and normalizing conversations around reproductive choices for working women. The disclosures come ahead of a scheduled ABC interview.
PMOS, previously grouped with PCOS, affects about 1 in 8 women and involves insulin resistance and testosterone imbalance. Case studies show GLP-1 medications may improve symptoms and menstrual regularity, with trials underway. Diagnosis remains challenging and access to new treatments will depend on healthcare systems.