Genetic Testing & Consultation in Tbilisi, Georgia
Genetic Testing Consultation in Tbilisi, Georgia
Genetic testing has become one of the most valuable tools in modern fertility care, helping patients understand their own reproductive risks and make more informed decisions about their treatment path. At our clinic in Tbilisi, genetic testing is paired with dedicated genetic counseling, so that test results are never handed over without the context needed to understand what they actually mean for your family building plans.
Why Genetic Testing Matters Before and During Treatment
Many patients assume genetic testing is only relevant once treatment is already underway, but for many, the most valuable testing happens before treatment even begins. Understanding whether you or your partner carry a hereditary condition, or whether your own reproductive cells carry chromosomal patterns that could affect fertility or pregnancy outcomes, can meaningfully shape which treatment approach makes the most sense for you.
Types of Genetic Testing We Offer
Carrier screening. This test identifies whether you or your partner carry a gene for a hereditary condition — such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, or a form of thalassemia — that could be passed on to a child, particularly if both partners are carriers of the same condition.
Karyotype analysis. This test examines the number and structure of a person's chromosomes, helping identify chromosomal rearrangements that may not affect the carrier's own health but can contribute to infertility, recurrent miscarriage, or unbalanced chromosomes in embryos.
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). For patients already undergoing IVF, embryos can be tested before transfer for chromosomal abnormalities (PGT A), a specific known hereditary condition (PGT M), or a structural chromosomal rearrangement carried by a parent (PGT SR).
Testing related to donor programs. For patients using donor eggs, sperm, or embryos, understanding the genetic screening a donor has undergone is an important part of the decision making process, and our team can walk you through exactly what that screening covers.
What a Genetic Consultation Involves
A genetic consultation is a dedicated conversation with a genetic counselor, separate from your regular fertility appointments, focused entirely on understanding your genetic risk profile and what it means for your treatment options. During this consultation, your counselor will typically:
- Review your personal and family medical history in detail, including any known hereditary conditions
- Explain which genetic tests, if any, are relevant to your specific situation
- Walk you through what a given test result would and wouldn't tell you
- Discuss how test results could influence your treatment plan, including embryo selection criteria
- Answer questions about the emotional and practical implications of genetic findings
Who Should Consider Genetic Counseling
Genetic counseling is particularly valuable for couples with a known hereditary condition in the family, patients from populations with a higher carrier frequency for specific conditions, those who have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss or a previous pregnancy affected by a genetic condition, and patients considering donor programs who want to fully understand donor screening protocols.
A Foundation for Informed Decisions
Genetic information can feel overwhelming without the right context, which is why we treat counseling as an essential part of the testing process rather than an optional add on. Our goal is for every patient to leave a consultation with a clear understanding of their results and how those results translate into a concrete next step in their treatment plan.
If you have questions about which genetic tests might be relevant to your situation, our team in Tbilisi is glad to schedule a consultation and walk you through your options in detail.
