Reproductive medicine

Who this page is for

For people considering a reproductive medicine consultation or treatment in Georgia who need help with the organisation, interpreting and finding their way.

And for foreigners living here who are looking for a reproductive specialist who speaks their language or works with an interpreter.

What we do and what we never do

We do not give medical advice, and we promise no one a result. Which treatment is needed is decided by the reproductive specialist together with you.

We do not arrange surrogacy programmes, and we take no part in selecting donors. We help with choosing a clinic, visits, interpreting and travel, without commission from clinics.

Why people look abroad

People look for reproductive treatment in another country for different reasons: waiting lists, cost, the law or a particular doctor.

Every country has its own rules, and what is possible in one may be restricted in another.

So before deciding, it is best to have both the medical and the legal picture clear.

The legal framework

Reproductive medicine in Georgia has its own legal regulation, and it changes from time to time.

Who may undergo which treatment and on what terms is set by the law and by the clinic's policy.

A licensed lawyer and the clinic explain the current rules, and we arrange that conversation with an interpreter.

The law in your own country

Sometimes a treatment is allowed here, but its consequences are viewed differently in your own country.

This concerns recognition of parenthood, documents and sometimes the child's citizenship.

So we suggest you also ask a lawyer in your own country before starting treatment.

Surrogacy

We do not organise, broker or take part in surrogacy programmes.

This is our firm policy, and we do not change it on request.

If you need information on this subject, we recommend consulting a licensed lawyer.

Choosing a clinic

A reproductive clinic should have a licence, a laboratory and experienced embryologists.

We ask how the clinic works with foreign patients and who your contact person will be.

We give you several options, and you decide after talking to the doctor.

Success rates

Clinics often publish percentages, but they are calculated in different ways.

Your chances depend on age, diagnosis and many other factors, and only a doctor can assess them.

If anyone promises you a guaranteed result, that is a reason for caution.

The doctor and the team

The reproductive specialist leads the treatment, but an embryologist, a nurse and a coordinator work alongside them.

We clarify who will answer your questions between visits, and in which language.

A good coordinator makes half of the treatment easier.

The first consultation

The first talk is often held online, before you travel.

The doctor reviews your history, previous treatment and tests.

The interpreter matters most in this conversation, because there are many terms and nuances.

Previous tests

Test results, ultrasound reports and a description of earlier treatment save the doctor time.

Send them digitally, and we translate them if needed.

Some tests have an expiry period, and the clinic tells you which ones need renewing.

Tests at home

Many of the initial tests can be done in your own city.

The clinic sends you a list, and we translate it into your language.

This cuts down the number of days you need to spend in Georgia.

Both partners

If you are a couple, the doctor often asks for both of you to be tested.

The male factor is often as important as the female one.

We fit both partners' visits into one schedule.

The treatment plan

After the consultation the doctor draws up a plan: stages, medication and visits.

We ask for the plan in writing, with the price and a list of what is and is not included.

The plan changes with the cycle, and we allow for that from the start.

The cycle and travel

The schedule of reproductive treatment is set by the body, not by the calendar.

Some visit dates only become known a few days in advance.

So we choose a flexible ticket and accommodation that is easy to extend or shorten.

How many trips

Some treatment fits into a single trip, while some needs several.

Some stages, monitoring for example, can be done in your own city by agreement with the clinic.

The doctor writes the number of trips into the plan, and we turn it into a travel plan.

Medication

Some medication is started at home before treatment begins.

Some needs refrigeration, and we plan for that separately when you travel.

The doctor sets how to take the medication, and we write it out in your language.

Medication at the border

It is best to carry medication in its original packaging with a doctor's letter.

Customs rules apply to some medicines, and we check this in advance.

Keep it in your hand luggage so that lost baggage does not interrupt the treatment.

Egg freezing

Some people consider freezing their eggs for the future.

It is a medical decision, and the doctor explains how sensible it is based on age and tests.

We ask the clinic for the storage terms and periods in writing.

Male reproductive health

Male reproductive health is assessed by an andrologist or urologist.

Sometimes only the man needs treatment, and it is simple.

We arrange this visit with an interpreter and discreetly too.

Donor programmes

Donor programmes have their own legal and ethical rules, both here and in your own country.

We take no part in selecting donors - the clinic does that in line with the law.

Our role is only interpreting and organising visits, and we refer legal questions to a lawyer.

Embryo storage

After treatment embryos are sometimes stored, and this has its own contract.

We clarify the storage periods, the terms and what happens when the period ends.

We translate the contract into your language before you sign.

Transporting biological material

Moving biological material from one country to another is subject to strict rules and specialised companies.

We do not do this ourselves, but we help you understand which documents and permits are needed.

The clinic and a lawyer check the rules of both countries.

Consent forms

Reproductive treatment comes with many consent forms.

We translate each form into your language before you sign, and a lawyer checks it if needed.

Never sign a document whose content you do not understand.

The emotional side

Reproductive treatment is physically and emotionally draining, especially far from home.

Hope, waiting and disappointment often take turns.

If you wish, we arrange a talk with a psychologist in your language, in person or online.

The relationship

Treatment is stressful for both partners, even when the medical procedure concerns only one.

We arrange the schedule so that both of you can be there when it matters.

Some couples choose quiet rest between visits, and we plan for that.

Accommodation

During treatment, quiet accommodation near the clinic is the most convenient.

An apartment with a kitchen is often better if you are staying several weeks.

We agree the length of stay flexibly, because the schedule may change.

Transfers

On the day of a procedure you often should not drive yourself.

We arrange a driver who waits for you at the clinic.

We also plan the drive from the airport straight to your accommodation.

After a procedure

After some procedures you need rest and must follow the doctor's instructions precisely.

We plan no tours or physical exertion on those days.

We ask the doctor about flying and choose the date accordingly.

The waiting days

After a procedure there is often a waiting period that is emotionally hard.

Some people go home during this time, while others stay here.

We plan light walks and quiet rest on the doctor's advice.

After a pregnancy

If treatment succeeds, pregnancy care often continues at home.

For that we prepare all the documents in your language or in English.

If you would like pregnancy care here, we help you choose an obstetrician.

A child born in Georgia

If the child is born in Georgia, registration and documents are a separate process.

We explain that process in the immigration section, on the child registration page.

We check your own country's consular rules in advance.

When treatment does not work

Not every cycle succeeds, and that is a painful but normal part of treatment.

We arrange a talk with the doctor so you can understand what happened and what options remain.

No one pushes you into a decision about the next step - you have time.

A second opinion

After several unsuccessful attempts, a second reproductive specialist's opinion is a normal step.

We gather and translate the documents from previous treatment.

We arrange the second consultation in person or online.

Chronic conditions

Thyroid conditions, clotting disorders or other chronic illnesses affect treatment.

The reproductive specialist sometimes asks for another specialist's report.

We translate your own doctor's reports in advance.

Age

Age is one of the important factors in reproductive medicine.

The doctor should explain honestly what is realistic at your age.

Any age-related legal restrictions, if they exist, are checked by the clinic and a lawyer.

Lifestyle before treatment

Doctors often recommend stopping smoking, limiting alcohol and sorting out sleep before treatment.

Sometimes a vitamin or other supplement is prescribed, but only on the doctor's advice.

This advice applies to both partners, not just one.

Work and leave

The treatment schedule often clashes with work, especially when a visit date is confirmed at the last minute.

We suggest agreeing flexible leave or the option of working remotely in advance.

If needed, we check the accommodation for a workspace and good internet.

Contact with the clinic

Between visits, contact with the clinic often runs by email or messenger.

We clarify whom to write to, in which language and how quickly they reply.

For urgent questions we ask for a separate number, so you are not left without an answer at night.

Faith and values

For some people reproductive treatment raises religious or ethical questions too.

That is your personal matter, and we respect it.

If you wish, we ask the doctor in advance which options fit your values.

Physical exertion while travelling

During treatment, long hikes, mountain altitude or intense heat are not always advisable.

What is and is not fine, the doctor tells you according to the stage of treatment.

We choose tours accordingly, with calm and short routes.

Language and interpreter

Reproductive medicine is full of terms, and a wrong translation leads to mistakes.

We arrange a medical interpreter who knows the subject and is discreet.

We prepare the medication schedule in writing, in your language.

Confidentiality

This page deals with the most personal of subjects, and we treat it that way.

Only the clinic and the interpreter have your information, and we share it with no one.

We never use clients' names or stories, not even in examples.

Insurance

Travel insurance often does not cover reproductive treatment.

Some health policies cover part of it, on their own terms.

We read the terms in advance and, if needed, prepare documents for the insurer.

Payment

The clinic sets the fee for treatment, and you pay the clinic directly.

We neither take nor pass on any money.

We ask in advance about every additional cost so there are no surprises.

For people living here

Visits are easy to arrange if you live here, but language and law raise the same questions.

We help you choose a doctor and interpret at visits.

We refer legal questions, especially about parenthood and documents, to a lawyer.

Common mistakes

Choosing a clinic only by an advertised percentage.

An inflexible ticket that cannot cope with a change in the cycle.

Leaving your own country's legal rules unclear before starting treatment.

What we need from you

What you are considering and whether you have previous tests or a treatment history.

Which language you want to speak with the doctor in and which dates suit you.

Whether you would like us to arrange a consultation with a lawyer and a psychologist too.

Cost

The clinic names the cost of treatment and medication.

The interpreter, lawyer, psychologist, transfers and accommodation are separate items.

Our coordination is agreed in advance, and we take nothing from clinics.