Tbilisi, GeorgiaEmbryo transfer is the clinical stage in which an embryo is placed in the prepared uterus of a gestational surrogate. It follows medical, laboratory, surrogate and legal preparation and must be directed by the treating fertility doctor.
Gestational—not traditional—surrogacy
Our programmes use gestational surrogacy. The surrogate carries an embryo created through IVF and is not the egg provider. We do not offer traditional surrogacy, in which the surrogate’s own egg is used.
Before transfer
The clinic confirms embryo availability and suitability, reviews the surrogate’s medical file and prepares an individualized endometrial protocol. Required intended-parent consents and relationship documents must be accepted before the transfer stage.
- Embryology and biological-material review
- Surrogate medical clearance
- Cycle preparation and ultrasound or laboratory monitoring
- Signed programme and legal documentation
- Doctor confirmation to proceed
Fresh transfer and frozen embryo transfer
A fresh transfer uses an embryo during the IVF treatment cycle. A frozen embryo transfer, or FET, uses a previously cryopreserved embryo after thawing. The doctor determines which approach is medically appropriate.
The transfer procedure
Embryo transfer is normally a short clinical procedure. The embryology team prepares the selected embryo and the doctor places it into the uterus using a thin catheter under the clinic’s protocol. Clinical instructions before and after transfer are given directly to the surrogate.
Pregnancy testing and confirmation
The clinic schedules a blood pregnancy test after transfer. If positive, follow-up testing and ultrasound are used to assess progression and confirm an intrauterine pregnancy and, later, fetal heartbeat.
If a transfer is unsuccessful
An unsuccessful transfer does not by itself explain why implantation did not occur. The doctor reviews embryo, endometrial and clinical factors before recommending another FET or additional investigation. The number of included attempts depends on the signed programme.
No outcome can be guaranteed
Embryo survival, implantation, pregnancy progression and live birth depend on biological and medical factors. Package language about included or extended attempts describes contractual scope, not a guaranteed clinical result.
Frequently asked questions
Is the surrogate genetically related to the baby?
No. Our programmes are gestational; the surrogate does not provide the egg.
How many embryos are transferred?
The treating doctor determines the appropriate number according to medical advice, embryo information and clinic policy.
What does FET mean?
FET means frozen embryo transfer: a cryopreserved embryo is thawed and transferred in a prepared cycle.
When is pregnancy confirmed?
The clinic schedules blood testing and follow-up ultrasound according to its protocol. A positive first test is not the same as confirmation of an ongoing pregnancy.
Is another transfer included if the first does not work?
It depends on the selected written programme. One-FET and broader multi-FET pathways have different inclusions and payment structures.