Embryo Glue Application in Tbilisi, Georgia IVF Center

Embryo transfer is the moment every IVF cycle builds toward, yet even a healthy, high quality embryo still has to attach to the uterine lining before a pregnancy can begin. Embryo glue is a laboratory technique designed to support that step. At our IVF clinic in Tbilisi, Georgia, it is offered as an optional addition to embryo transfer, and our team is glad to explain who may benefit and what the evidence does and does not show.

What Embryo Glue Is

Embryo glue is the common name for a transfer medium enriched with hyaluronan, also known as hyaluronic acid. This is a substance the body already produces, and it is naturally present in the fluid surrounding the egg and in the uterine lining. In a natural conception, it helps an embryo attach to the uterine wall.

In a standard IVF cycle, embryos are transferred in a regular culture medium. With embryo glue, the selected embryo spends a short time in a medium containing a higher concentration of hyaluronan just before transfer. The goal is to create a more welcoming environment for implantation.

How It Works in Practice

Using embryo glue does not change the way your treatment is carried out. Ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, and embryo culture all proceed as usual at our IVF center. On the day of transfer, the embryologist briefly places the embryo in the enriched medium, then loads it into the transfer catheter. The transfer itself is the same short, comfortable procedure performed at any IVF hospital, and most patients notice no difference at all.

Who May Benefit Most

Embryo glue is generally considered when implantation is a particular concern. This includes patients who have experienced repeated implantation failure despite good quality embryos, women of advanced maternal age, patients undergoing frozen embryo transfer, and those with unexplained infertility where no clear cause for earlier unsuccessful cycles has been found.

What the Research Shows

The evidence is encouraging but not uniform. Some studies report modest improvements in pregnancy and live birth rates, especially in patients with a history of failed implantation. Other studies find little or no difference compared with standard medium. For this reason, embryo glue is best viewed as a low risk option that may help certain patients, rather than a guaranteed way to raise success rates. Our specialists will always give you an honest, realistic picture.

Safety and Cost

Because hyaluronan occurs naturally in the body, embryo glue is considered safe for both patient and embryo, and it is widely used in fertility centers around the world. It is usually offered as an optional add on, so it carries a modest extra cost beyond the standard transfer procedure. We explain all costs clearly before any decision is made.

Choosing the Right Approach for Your Cycle

Whether embryo glue makes sense for you depends on your age, treatment history, and embryo quality. The best step is a conversation with your fertility specialist, who can review your case and advise whether this option is likely to be useful.

Why Patients Choose Our Tbilisi Team

As a full service IVF clinic, center, and hospital in Tbilisi, we combine modern laboratory technology with personalized guidance at every stage, from your first consultation through to your pregnancy test. Our international patient team also supports scheduling, travel, and accommodation for those visiting Georgia for treatment.

If you are considering embryo glue as part of your treatment plan, our team is happy to review your situation and answer any questions you may have.