Every year in China, many families actively try to conceive, but quite a few of them carry genetic disease genes or are affected by genetic diseases. This makes many families worry that natural conception could pass the condition on to the next generation. Under such circumstances, many families consider overseas assisted reproduction, and Georgia has drawn attention for its IVF technology. Here at GEBE, let's take a look together: Can carriers of genetic disease genes or patients with genetic diseases go to Georgia for IVF?
Georgian law explicitly lists "risk of transmitting genetic disease" as a medical indication for assisted reproduction. According to Georgia's Health Protection Law, when one partner carries a risk of transmitting a genetic disease, IVF and preimplantation genetic testing can legally be performed. This means that married heterosexual couples who carry genetic disease genes or have been diagnosed with genetic diseases have a clear legal path in Georgia.
Online pre-screening of genetic-related documents is supported. Families can submit genetic test reports and family medical history records in advance within China, and the medical team can evaluate remotely to determine the feasibility of the screening plan, without the need to travel abroad blindly. The pre-screening stage can help predict difficulty in advance and save time and expenses associated with international travel. The institution can customize a suitable screening plan based on the family's specific disease type.
Leading reproductive institutions in Georgia can perform PGT-M single-gene disease screening. PGT screening can cover 125 genetic diseases, including common single-gene diseases such as cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, hemophilia, thalassemia, spinal muscular atrophy, and fragile X syndrome. PGT-M screening programs routinely carried out in the Tbilisi area also include hereditary myopathies, mucopolysaccharidosis, Krabbe disease, Kostmann syndrome, Diamond-Blackfan anemia, myotonic dystrophy, and Tay-Sachs disease, among others.
The special value of PGT-SR for carriers of chromosomal structural abnormalities. If the condition involves chromosomal structural abnormalities such as balanced translocation, Robertsonian translocation, or inversion, laboratories in Georgia fully cover three types of screening technologies: PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR. PGT-SR can locate chromosomal breakpoints and distinguish embryos that merely carry the aberration but are phenotypically healthy. For families with recurrent miscarriage where one partner has been confirmed as a structural abnormality carrier, this has clear clinical reference value.
Supporting services for overseas families are mature. The institution has Chinese-speaking coordinators, making it easier to convey complex genetic testing and family medical history information and reducing translation errors. Travel plans are flexible, and the trip to Tbilisi can be split into two visits to fit the vacation schedules of families in China. The institution will issue relevant documents in accordance with local regulations, making it convenient for subsequent authentication, translation, and other return-to-China procedures.
In summary, carriers of genetic disease genes and patients with genetic diseases can choose a reproductive institution in Georgia after evaluation meets the requirements. Local institutions have supporting embryo genetic screening, and the online pre-screening model is also suitable for early evaluation by families at high genetic risk. If you are also interested in Georgia, you can call us for a consultation. We will introduce it to you in detail and help you successfully realize your dream!