FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Georgia IVF (Tbilisi)
IVF (in vitro fertilization) is a fertility treatment where eggs are collected, fertilized with sperm in a laboratory, and one embryo is transferred to the uterus. IVF can be planned with a clear step-by-step timeline in Tbilisi, Georgia.
ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is an IVF fertilization method where a single sperm is injected into a mature egg. It is commonly recommended for male factor infertility, previous low fertilization, limited egg numbers, or specific lab strategies.
The stimulation and monitoring phase often takes about 10–14 days, followed by egg retrieval. Transfer timing depends on whether you plan a fresh transfer or a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET). Your exact schedule is individualized.
Yes. Many patients begin with an online consultation to review medical history, test results, and create a treatment roadmap before traveling to Tbilisi.
Common tests may include hormone testing (ovarian reserve markers), ultrasound, infection screening, and semen analysis. Additional tests are recommended based on your history, diagnosis, and prior treatments.
FET is the transfer of a previously frozen embryo into the uterus in a carefully prepared cycle. FET can offer flexible scheduling and optimized uterine preparation, especially for international patients.
Success depends on multiple factors such as age, ovarian reserve, sperm quality, embryo development, uterine readiness, medical history (e.g., fibroids or endometriosis), and the transfer strategy. A personalized plan is essential.
Egg donation is an IVF option where donor eggs are fertilized to create embryos for transfer. It may be considered for low ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, age-related fertility decline, certain genetic concerns, or repeated IVF failure.
Sperm donation uses screened donor sperm to achieve pregnancy through IUI or IVF/ICSI. It may be considered in severe male factor infertility, azoospermia, genetic concerns, or family-building plans without partner sperm.
Embryo donation is a pathway where donated embryos are transferred to the uterus. It can be considered when both egg and sperm factors require donor support or when embryo donation is chosen as the preferred plan.
Genetic testing in fertility care can include:
Preconception testing (carrier screening where appropriate)
Embryo testing during IVF (PGT/PGD)
Pregnancy genetic evaluation (as part of prenatal care)
Your doctor recommends the right approach based on medical indication.
PGD (often referred to clinically as PGT-M) tests embryos for a specific inherited single-gene condition before transfer. It is typically used when there is a known genetic risk or confirmed carrier status.
PGS is an older term commonly used for PGT-A, which screens embryos for chromosome number issues (aneuploidy). Array CGH is one lab method that can be used to analyze chromosomal copy-number patterns in embryo testing workflows.
No. Genetic testing can support informed embryo selection for specific indications, but pregnancy still depends on embryo biology, uterine readiness, timing, and overall health factors.
A sperm chip typically refers to microfluidic sperm selection used in the lab to isolate a cleaner, more motile sperm fraction. It is usually considered for selected male-factor profiles or specific IVF/ICSI strategies.