Infertility 35+ — Scientific Program · September 12–13, 2026

International Scientific Medical Conference-Workshop

“Infertility 35+”

Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace · 20 Telavi Street, Tbilisi · September 12–13, 2026

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

08:00 – 08:30რეგისტრაცია
Shkhara – Ushba (Combined Hall)
08:3010:00
OpeningOpening Ceremony08:30 – 09:00View detailsOpeningOpening Lectures09:00 – 10:00View details
Shkhara
Ushba
Mtirala – Shino
Gombori
10:1511:45
Plenary Session (1)Management of Infertility in Couples Aged 35 Years and OlderView details Plenary Session (1)Infertility Management and ChallengesView details SymposiumRheology and Hemorrhagic Shock in Obstetrics and GynecologyView details
11:45 – 12:15
☕Coffee Break
12:1513:45
Plenary Session (2)IVF in Challenging Patients — Clinical and Communication StrategiesView details Plenary Session (2)IVF in Complex Patients — Clinical and Communication StrategiesView details
SymposiumChronic Pelvic Pain of Venous Origin: Current Advances and Remaining Unmet NeedsView details Session (2)Research and Treatment GuidelinesView details
Registration for WorkshopBest Practices On Challenging Embryo Biopsy, Tubing And Ultra-Rapid Vitrification (URV) Protocol12:30 – 13:00View details
14:0015:30
Plenary Session (3)Andrology and Male FertilityView details Plenary Session (3)Andrology and UrologyView details Plenary Session (3)Latest Advances in IVFView details
WorkshopTheoretical Session13:00 – 14:20View details WorkshopPractical Session14:30– 15:30View details
15:30 – 16:30
🍽Lunch Break
16:3018:00
Plenary Session (4)Embryology — Error Prevention and Safety in IVFView details Plenary Session (4)Embryology — Error Prevention and Safety in IVFView details Plenary Session (4)Oncological Risks in Reproductive Medicine — Breast Cancer SessionView details
18:0019:00
Special EventClosing Remarks:
Professor Vladislav Korsak - Challenges and Future Perspectives in Reproductive Medicine New Book Presentation View details Special EventGeneral Assembly of the Georgian Association of Oncofertility(By Invitation Only)View details Special EventGeorgia International BHWGI Meeting(By Invitation Only)18:10–20:00View details
20:30
Gala Dinner★ ★ ★ ★ ★Attendance by Pre-registration Only

Sunday, September 13, 2026

08:00 – 08:30რეგისტრაცია
Shkhara
Ushba
Mtirala – Shino
08:3010:00
Plenary Session (5)The Intersection of Oncofertility and Reproductive MedicineView details Plenary Session (5)Oncofertility and IVF — Risks, Timing Selection, and Clinical OutcomesView details Academy FocusThe “Grey Zone” of Reproductive MedicineView details
10:1511:45
Plenary Session (6)Obstetrics, Gynecology, and ART-Related ApproachesView details Plenary Session (6)Obstetrics, Gynecology, and ART-Related ApproachesView details Plenary Session (6)Reproductive Health — Research and Treatment GuidelinesView details
11:45 – 12:15
☕Coffee Break
12:1513:45
Plenary Session (7)Genetics and IVFView details Plenary Session (7)Genetics and IVFView details SymposiumRheology and Hemorrhagic Shock in Obstetrics and GynecologyView details
14:0015:30
Plenary Session (8)Endocrine Disorders as Causes of InfertilityView details Plenary Session (8)Endocrine Disorders as a Cause of InfertilityView details SymposiumMale Infertility and Modern Approaches to TreatmentView details
15:30 – 16:30
🍽Lunch Break
16:3017:30
Closing ProgramClosing Ceremony · Closing RemarksView details
ShkharaUshbaMtirala – ShinoGomboriCombined HallGala Dinner & Closing

Detailed Scientific Program

“Infertility 35+” · Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, 20 Telavi Street, Tbilisi

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 08:30 – 10:00

08:00 – 08:30
რეგისტრაცია
Opening Ceremony 08:30–09:00
Chairpersons: Professor A. Khomasuridze (Georgia); Professor N. Museridze (Georgia); Professor A. Gennazzani (Italy); Dr. Marcos Horton (Argentina); Professor Atilla Soran (USA); Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia); Professor Emer. Martin Birkhaeuser (Switzerland); Professor Vladislav Korsak;
Shkhara & Ushba (Combined Hall)
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Opening Lectures 09:00–10:00
Chairpersons: Professor A. Khomasuridze (Georgia); Professor N. Museridze (Georgia); Professor A. Gennazzani (Italy); Dr. Marcos Horton (Argentina)
Shkhara & Ushba (Combined Hall)
09:00–09:20
Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia)
importance of ART in modern medicine
09:20–09:40
Professor Frank Chervenak (USA)
Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request
09:40–10:00
Dr. Marcos Horton (Argentina)
A New Paradigm in Ovarian Stimulation
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10:15 – 11:45
Plenary Session (1) 10:15–11:45

Management of Infertility in Couples Aged 35 Years and Older

Chairpersons: Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia), Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia), Professor Emer. Martin Birkhaeuser (Switzerland)
Shkhara
10:15–10:35
Professor Andrea Genazzani (Italy)
Fertility Management in Advanced Reproductive Age
10:35–10:55
Professor Zaza Bokhua (Georgia)
Postgraduate Education and Continuing Professional Development in Reproductive Medicine
10:55–11:15
Professor Vyacheslav Lokshin (Kazakhstan)
Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Challenges of the 21st Century
11:15–11:35
Professor Raoul Orvieto (Israel) (Online)
Fresh or Freeze-All? When and for Which Patients? Reproductive Characteristics in Women Over 35 Years of Age
11:35–11:45
Professor Emer. Martin Birkhaeuser (Switzerland)
Contraception in women 35+
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Plenary Session (1) 10:15–11:45

Infertility Management and Challenges

Chairpersons: Professor Ramaz Kurashvili (Georgia), Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia), Dr. Marcos Horton (Argentina)
Ushba
10:15–10:35
Professor Nino Guy Cassuto (France) (Online)
Sperm Epigenetic Biomarkers and Their Role in the Management of Recurrent Implantation Failure and Male Infertility
10:35–10:55
Professor Tengiz Asatiani (Georgia)
Healthy aging - FIGO approach
10:55–11:15
Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia)
A Woman at the Right Time: Menopausal Hormone Therapy Beyond the “Black Box”
11:15–11:35
Dr. Kaustubh D. Kulkarni (India)
Rejuvenation of the ovary, using modern technology.
11:35–11:45
Discussion
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Symposium 10:15–11:45

Rheology and Hemorrhagic Shock in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Chairpersons: Professor Maka Mantskava (Georgia), Professor Jean-Frédéric Brun (France)
Mtirala – Shino
10:15–10:35
Professor Jean-Frédéric Brun (France)
Blood Hemorheology and Its Significance in the Development and Management of Pathophysiological Processes
10:35–10:55
Professor Maka Mantskava (Georgia)
Hemorrhagic Shock: Risks, Modern Management Approaches, and New Diagnostic Opportunities
10:55–11:15
Professor Maia Gotsadze (Georgia)
New Perspectives in the Management of Hemorrhagic and Cardiogenic Shock in Pregnant Women
11:15–11:35
Professor Giorgi Kuchava (Georgia)
Application of Machine Learning Principles in the Management of Hemorrhagic Shock
11:35–11:45
Discussion
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11:45–12:15
☕Coffee Break
12:15 – 13:45
Plenary Session (2) 12:15–13:45

IVF in Challenging Patients — Clinical and Communication Strategies

Chairpersons: Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia), Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia), Professor Jenaro Kristesashvili (Georgia)
Shkhara
12:15–12:35
Professor Howard Carp (Israel)
ART for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss? Yes, but…
12:35–12:55
Professor Tevfik Yoldemir (Türkiye)
Is Adenomyosis a Cause of Infertility?
12:55–13:15
Professor Marina Gvakharia (USA)
Additional Services (Add-ons) in ART Clinics
13:15–13:35
Professor Jenaro Kristesashvili (Georgia)
Fertility in Individuals with Differences of Sex Development
13:35–13:45
Discussion
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Plenary Session (2) 12:15–13:45

IVF in Complex Patients — Clinical and Communication Strategies

Chairpersons: Professor Ramaz Kurashvili (Georgia), Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia), Professor Giorgi Tevdorashvili (Georgia)
Ushba
12:15–12:35
Professor Maka Gegechkori (Georgia), Maka Chipashvili (Georgia), Salome Kordzaia (Georgia)
Fertility Planning and Management: Gestational, Obstetric, and Perinatal Complications in Oncology Patients
12:35–12:55
Professor Meryem Eken (Türkiye)
Regenerative and Adjuvant Therapies in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
12:55–13:10
Tamara Nadirashvili (Georgia)
PGT-A: Advantages and Challenges
13:10–13:25
Oliko Murgulia (Georgia)
Chronic Endometritis: Histomorphological Features and Correlation of Immunohistochemical Plasma Cell Markers in Endometrial Curettage Specimens
13:25–13:45
Professor Giorgi Tevdorashvili (Georgia)
PCOS/PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome — From Neuroendocrine Foundations to Personalized Treatment
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Session (2) 12:15–13:45

Research and Treatment Guidelines

Chairpersons: Zaza Lazarashvili (Georgia), Professor Tengiz Asatiani (Georgia), Professor Tamar Maghularia (Georgia)
Mtirala – Shino
12:15–13:15
Subtitle of Symposium - Chronic Pelvic Pain of Venous Origin: Current Advances and Remaining Unmet Needs;
12:15–12:30
Sergio Gianesini (Italy)
PeVD: why multi-specialty matters so much
12:30–12:45
Luca Gianaroli (Italy)
Differential diagnosis of PeVD and possible impact on fertility
12:45–13:00
Zaza Lazarashvili (Georgia) (15+5 min)
Appropriateness in PeVD indication to treatment and technical notes
13:00–13:15
Discussion
13:15–13:30
Tamara Guliyeva (Azerbaijan)
Modern Approaches to the Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer
13:30–13:45
Tamta Motsonelidze (Georgia)
Abnormal Placental Attachment: The Importance of Prenatal Diagnosis
13:45–14:00
Lali Gogia (Georgia)
Radiological Investigations as a Tool for Infertility Prevention
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Theoretical Session 12:30–14:20 Attendance by pre-registration

Workshop: Best Practices On Challenging Embryo Biopsy, Tubing And Ultra-Rapid Vitrification (URV) Protocol

Chairpersons: Professor Evrim Ünsal (Türkiye)
Gombori
12:30–13:00
რეგისტრაცია
13:00–13:20
Olga Maliuta, Mikrogen, Türkiye,
Successful Biopsy in Challenging Blastocysts: Practical Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting
13:20–13:40
Marco Petrolo, Kitazato, Spain,
Ultra-Rapid Vitrification (URV): Technology Overview and Current Clinical Applications
13:40–13:55
Professor Dr. Evrim Ünsal, Mikrogen, Türkiye,
Mismatch Scenarios in PGT: Causes, Challenges and Clinical Impact
13:55–14:10
Dr. Volkan Baltacı, Mikrogen, Türkiye,
Preventing Sample Mismatch: ZEUS Mismatch Blocker and Blackbox Laboratory Solutions
14:10–14:20
Discussion & Q&A
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14:00 – 15:30
Plenary Session (3) 14:00–15:30

Andrology and Male Fertility

Chairpersons: Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia), Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia), Professor Archil Chkhotua (Georgia)
Shkhara
14:00–14:20
Professor Archil Chkhotua (Georgia)
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men and Women: One Patient, Five Guidelines, and Numerous Questions
14:20–14:40
Professor Temur Gagnidze (Georgia)
The Male Factor in Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
14:40–15:00
Sandro Bochorishvili (Georgia)
Modern Methods for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
15:00–15:20
Professor Zurab Mkheidze (Georgia)
Urological Problems Associated with Psychological Factors
15:20–15:30
Discussion
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Plenary Session (3) 14:00–15:30

Andrology and Urology

Chairpersons: Professor Ramaz Kurashvili (Georgia), Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia), Professor George Bochorishvili (Georgia)
Ushba
14:00–14:20
Levan Kobaladze (Georgia)
Sexual Aspects of Infertility
14:20–14:40
Sofia Gogelashvili (Georgia)
When Communication Becomes Part of Treatment: The Impact of Doctor–Patient Relationship on Reproductive Medicine
14:40–15:00
Aigul Kazibayeva (Kazakhstan)
Male Factor Infertility in the Era of Personalized Medicine: The Reproductive Specialist’s Perspective
15:00–15:20
Tsismari Gatenadze (Georgia)
Surgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women: Choice of Procedure and Optimal Timing of Intervention in Couples
15:20–15:30
Discussion
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Plenary Session (3) 14:00–15:30

Latest Advances in IVF

Chairpersons: Professor Tengiz Asatiani (Georgia), Professor Tamar Maghularia (Georgia)
Mtirala – Shino
14:00–14:15
Nana Janelidze-Kurashvili (Georgia)
Beyond Uterine Agenesis: Optimizing IVF Care for Women with MRKH (Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser) Syndrome
14:15–14:35
Gunay Sultanova (Azerbaijan)
Optimization of Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment Strategies for Immunological Factors in Patients with Recurrent In Vitro Fertilization Failure
14:35–14:55
Andrei Kullyev (Israel)
WES based preconception carrier screening: why NGS is not enough
14:55–15:10
Sarah Ibrahimi (Georgia)
Application of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Ovarian and Endometrial Regeneration in Infertile Patients: A Single-Center Clinical Experience
15:10–15:30
Professor Ekaterine Labadze (Georgia)
Fertility and Experimental Rheological Studies
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Practical Session 14:30–15:30 Attendance by pre-registration

Workshop: Best Practices On Challenging Embryo Biopsy, Tubing And Ultra-Rapid Vitrification (URV) Protocol

Chairpersons: Professor Evrim Ünsal (Türkiye)
Gombori
14:30–14:50Station 1: Embryo Biopsy
Olga Maliuta, Mikrogen, Türkiye,
Expert tips and practical insights to optimize outcomes in clinical PGT, featuring video-guided, interactive real-case demonstrations, troubleshooting strategies, and practical solutions to challenging cases.
14:50–15:10Station 2: Biopsy Sample Tubing
Professor Dr. Evrim Ünsal, Mikrogen, Türkiye,
Hands-on practice will be combined with experience-based insights and practical strategies to minimize maternal and external contamination, amplification failure, and inconclusive results at one of the most critical steps of the PGT workflow.
15:10–15:30Station 3: Ultra-Rapid Vitrification (URV)
Marco Petrolo, Kitazato, Spain,
Featuring the first CE-marked URV kit developed by Kitazato, combined with Mikrogen's clinical expertise in the 1-minute vitrification and warming protocol for efficient and high-performance embryo cryopreservation. Live demonstrations will be accompanied by hands-on practice, with all kits and tools available at dedicated stations for participants to explore and use throughout the session.
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15:30–16:30
🍽Lunch Break
16:30 – 18:00
Plenary Session (4) 16:30–18:00

Embryology — Error Prevention and Safety in IVF

Chairpersons: Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia), Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia), Professor Evrim Ünsal (Türkiye)
Shkhara
16:30–16:50
Dr. Romualdo Sciorio (Italy)
Embryo Culture to the Blastocyst Stage and the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Facilitate Single Embryo Transfer in ART Cycles
16:50–17:10
Nino Kutchukhidze (Georgia)
PGT-A as a Strategy to Improve Live Birth Rates Across Maternal Age Groups: A Retrospective Cohort Study
17:10–17:25
Nia Kavtaradze (Georgia)
Artificial Intelligence in Embryo Selection: What Every Reproductive Specialist Should Know
17:25–17:40
Tamar Dvali (Georgia)
Effectiveness of Rapid Warming Protocols for Vitrified Blastocysts
17:40–18:00
Juergen Liebermann (USA) (online)
Fast & Furious: Exploring the orbit of fast vitrification and warming in human iVF
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Plenary Session (4) 16:30–18:00

Embryology — Error Prevention and Safety in IVF

Chairpersons: Professor Ramaz Kurashvili (Georgia), Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia), Professor Marina Gvakharia (USA)
Ushba
16:30–16:50
Lala Suleymanova (Azerbaijan)
Benefits of Artificial Intelligence for Embryologists
16:50–17:10
Professor Marina Gvakharia (USA)
Add-ons in ART Laboratories: Evidence-Based Evaluation of Additional Methods
17:10–17:30
Matt Pettit (UK)
The Role of Electronic Witnessing Systems in Modern IVF Laboratories: Advanced Approaches to Patient Safety, Sample Identification, Traceability, and Quality Assurance
17:30–17:45
Tinatin Turkiashvili (Georgia)
Risk Factors Associated with Preimplantation Embryo Aneuploidy: A Multivariable Cohort Study
17:45–18:00
Discussion
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Plenary Session (4) 16:30–18:00

Oncological Risks in Reproductive Medicine — Breast Cancer Session

Chairpersons: Professor Atilla Soran (USA), Professor Irakli Kokhreidze (Georgia)
Mtirala – Shino
16:30–16:50
Atilla Soran (USA)
Breast Surgery During Pregnancy
16:50–17:05
Professor Evrim Tezcanli (Türkiye)
Radiotherapy During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
17:05–17:20
Professor Irakli Kokhreidze (Georgia)
Controversial Issues in Breast Cancer Surgery in Georgia
17:20–17:35
Didem Trabulus (Türkiye)
IVF and Breast Cancer: Is There Really a Risk?
17:35–17:55
Alper Coskun (Türkiye)
Hormonotherapy in and after pregnancy in women diagnosed with breast cancer
17:55–18:10
Mehmet Ali Nazlı (Türkiye)
Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer: When and How Should Imaging Be Performed?
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18:00 – 20:00
Special Event 18:00-19:00
Closing Remarks:
Professor Vladislav Korsak - Challenges and Future Perspectives in Reproductive Medicine

New Book Presentation

Shkhara
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Special Event 18:00-19:00 (By invitation only)

General Assembly of the Georgian Association of Oncofertility

Ushba
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Georgia International BHWGI Meeting (By Invitation Only) 18:10-20:00
Chairpersons: Professor Atilla Soran (USA), Moderator: Professor Aykut Soyder (Türkiye); Professor Evrim Tezcanlı (Türkiye)
Mtirala – Shino
18:10–18:25
Professor Ahmet Dag (Türkiye)
Should Risk-Reducing bilateral Mastectomy Be Recommended for Women Under 40 with a Pathogenic Genetic Mutation? Timing and Considerations
18:25–18:40
Evrim Duman (Türkiye)
The Role of Radiotherapy in Occult Breast Cancer
18:40–18:55Case Presentations;
Ozan Kucuk (Türkiye)
Treatment Approach in a Young Patient with Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
18:55–19:10Case Presentations;
Suzan Yalcin (Türkiye)
Management of Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
19:10–19:45
Case presentations
Discussants: each speakers have 7 minutes
  • Professor Ozgur Aytac (Türkiye)
  • Professor Ayfer Kamali Polat (Türkiye)
  • M. Ali Nazli (Türkiye)
  • Professor Evrim Tezcanli (Türkiye)
  • Berk Goktepe (Türkiye)
  • Enver Ozkurt (Türkiye)
  • Alper Coskun (Türkiye)
  • Osman Toktas (Türkiye)
  • Didem Trabulus (Türkiye)
19:45–20:00
Discussion
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Gala Dinner
(Attendance by prior registration only)
20:30
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Sunday, September 13, 2026, 08:30 – 17:00

08:00–08:30
რეგისტრაცია
08:30 – 10:00
Plenary Session (5) 08:30–10:00

The Intersection of Oncofertility and Reproductive Medicine

Chairpersons: Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia), Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia), Professor Andrea Genazzani (Italy)
Shkhara
08:30–08:50
Professor Andrea Genazzani (Italy)
Adrenopause Therapy: The Importance of Progressive DHEA Decline and Its Restoration in Anti-Aging Strategies
08:50–09:10
Professor Howard Carp (Israel)
hCG in Recurrent Pregnancy loss: Physiology and Therapeutic Actions
09:10–09:30
Professor Tevfik Yoldemir (Türkiye)
Oncofertility Counseling and Fertility Preservation
09:30–09:45
Zaza Tsitsishvili (Georgia), Mariam Makharadze (Georgia),
The Fertility Preservation Consultation: When, How and What Should We Discuss?
09:45 –10:00
Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia)
Impact of Female Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection on Embryo Development, Blastulation Rate, Blastocyst Quality and IVF/ICSI Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study
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Plenary Session (5) 08:30–10:00

Oncofertility and IVF - Risks, Timing Selection, and Clinical Outcomes

Chairpersons: Professor Ramaz Kurashvili (Georgia), Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia), Professor Gian Maria Busetto (Italy)
Ushba
08:30–08:50
Professor Gian Maria Busetto (Italy)
Multifunctional Automated Sperm Analysis System (SDF and DSB): New Opportunities in Varicocele Management
08:50–09:10
Professor Elene Asanidze (Georgia)
Fertility Preservation in Girls and Adolescents with Oncological Diseases: Cryopreservation of Oocytes and Ovarian Tissue
09:10–09:30
Professor Mamuka Nemsadze (Georgia)
Spontaneous Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Clinical Management
09:30–09:50
Sandro Bochorishvili (Georgia)
Innovative Treatment Method for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Radiofrequency Ablation of the Prostate
09:50 –10:00
Discussion
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Academy Focus 08:30–10:00

The “Grey Zone” of Reproductive Medicine

Chairpersons: Professor Eduard Ambartsumian (Armenia), Professor Tengiz Asatiani (Georgia), Professor Tamar Maghularia (Georgia)
Mtirala – Shino
08:30–09:20
Professor Eduard Ambartsumian (Armenia)
Oocyte Retrieval: Challenges and Strategies for Overcoming Them
09:20–09:40
Ivane Kutivadze (Georgia)
The Role of Immunological Factors in the Management of Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Practice
09:40–10:00
Ana Aivazova (Georgia)
Endometrial Microbiome and Recurrent Implantation Failure After PGT-A Euploid Embryo Transfer: What Are We Missing?
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10:15 – 11:45
Plenary Session (6) 10:15–11:45

Obstetrics, Gynecology, and ART-Related Approaches

Chairpersons: Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia), Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia), Professor Andrea Genazzani (Italy), Professor Mamuka Nemsadze (Georgia)
Shkhara
10:15–10:35
Professor Lior Lowenstein (Israel)
Recent Advances in Gynecological Surgery
10:35–10:55
Professor Mamuka Nemsadze (Georgia)
Perinatal Screening and Management of Fetal Growth Restriction
10:55–11:15
Professor Revaz Sulukhia (Georgia)
The Paradigm of Preterm Birth
11:15–11:30
Lali Melia (Georgia)
Thrombotic Complications in Preeclampsia
11:30–11:45
Tamar Antelava (Georgia)
Anticoagulants During Pregnancy: A Patient-Centered Care
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Plenary Session (6) 10:15–11:45

Obstetrics, Gynecology, and ART-Related Approaches

Chairpersons: Professor Ramaz Kurashvili (Georgia), Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia) Dr. Namig Javanshir Oghlu Khalilov (Azerbaijan), Dr. Mehriban Javanshir Amirova, (Azerbaijan)
Ushba
10:15–10:35
Nikoloz Sarauli (Georgia)
Innovative Fertility-Preserving Surgery: The Role of Robotic Surgery in Women Over 35 Years of Age
10:35–10:55
Professor Maka Buleishvili (Georgia)
Pregnancy and Internal Medicine: Contemporary Challenges, Evidence-Based Management, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration
10:55–11:15
Bidzina Kulumbegov (Georgia)
The Role of Immune Dysregulation in the Development of Infertility in Women Over 35 Years of Age
11:15–11:30
Professor Nato Durglishvili (Georgia)
Assessment of the Level of Awareness of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Young People in Georgia — A Research Project
11:30–11:45
Maka Jorbenadze (Georgia)
Management of Differences of Sex Development (DSD) in Children and Adolescents
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Plenary Session (6) 10:15–11:45

Reproductive Health — Research and Treatment Guidelines

Chairpersons: Professor Tengiz Asatiani (Georgia), Professor Tamar Maghularia (Georgia)
Mtirala – Shino
10:15–10:30
Teona Nutsubidze (Georgia)
Woman and the Revolution in Metabolic Management: The Role of Modern Anti-Obesity Medications Across Different Stages of Life
10:30–10:45
Nino Bakuradze (Georgia)
Laboratory Management of Oncofertility in Female Oncology Patients: Assessment of Ovarian Reserve, Infectious Screening, and Safety of Cryopreservation
10:45–11:00
Zeynab Huseynova (Azerbaijan)
Adenomyosis and Reproductive Dysfunction: Current Approaches
11:00–11:15
Natalia Rusakova (Georgia)
The Effect of Immunological Therapy in Reproductive Medicine
11:15 – 11:35
Emin Haghverdiyev (Azerbaijan)
Evidence-Based Evaluation of IVF Add-Ons: Are We Improving Outcomes or Expanding Hope?
11:35–11:45
Discussion
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11:45–12:15
☕Coffee Break
12:15 – 13:45
Plenary Session (7) 12:15–13:45

Genetics and IVF

Chairpersons: Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia), Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia), Professor Jenaro Kristesashvili (Georgia)
Shkhara
12:15–12:35
Maka Chipashvili (Georgia)
The Journey from Embryo to Fetus: Managing Patient Expectations and Diagnostic Challenges
12:35–12:55
Dr. Nick Murphy (Australia)
Beyond Traditional PGT: Integrating Polygenic Risk Analysis into PGT-A and PGT-M
12:55–13:15
Dr. Nazli Akin (Türkiye)
SNP-Enhanced PGT-A: Improving Safety and Traceability in Complex IVF Workflows
13:15–13:30
Mariam Tvauri (Georgia)
Physician-Selected Timing of Frozen Blastocyst Transfer and Clinical Pregnancy Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
13:30–13:45
Nani Tatishvili (Georgia)
Alterations in Progesterone Signaling in Adenomyosis: Genetic Mutations and Endometrial Receptivity
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Plenary Session (7) 12:15–13:45

Genetics and IVF

Chairpersons: Professor Ramaz Kurashvili (Georgia), Professor Andrea Genazzani (Italy), Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia), Dr. Nino Kochiashvili (Georgia)
Ushba
12:15–12:35
Professor Evrim Ünsal (Türkiye)
Genome-Wide PGT-M in Real Clinical Practice
12:35–12:55
Professor Volkan Baltacı (Türkiye)
Biotechnological Solutions for Error Prevention and Enhanced Safety in IVF and PGT
12:55–13:10
Tea Charkviani (Georgia)
Beyond Maternal Age: The Role of PGT-A in Optimizing Embryo Cryopreservation Outcomes
13:10–13:25
Monika Mosia (Georgia)
Carrier Screening: Assessing Genetic Risks and Planning for a Healthy Future
13:25–13:35
Nino Pirtskhelani (Georgia)
Inherited Thrombophilia and Pregnancy Complications: The Georgian Experience
13:25–13:45
Ketevan Kartvelishvili (Georgia)
Inherited thrombophilia in republic of Georgia women with or without a personal and/or family history of thrombosis and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss
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Symposium 12:15–13:45

Rheology and Hemorrhagic Shock in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Chairpersons: Professor Maka Mantskava (Georgia), Professor Jean-Frédéric Brun (France)
Mtirala – Shino
12:15–12:35
Giorgi Gogitidze (Georgia)
The Role of Internal Iliac Artery Ligation in the Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage
12:35–12:55
Professor Nana Momtselidze (Georgia)
Rheological Status and Risks of Hemorrhagic Shock During Physiological Pregnancy
12:55–13:15
Eka Arziani (Georgia)
Assessment of the Rheological Status of a Pregnant Woman with Heart Failure: A Clinical Case
13:15–13:35
Ina Sherozia (Georgia)
Management of Pregnancy Complicated by Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
13:35–13:45
Discussion
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14:00 – 15:30
Plenary Session (8) 14:00–15:30

Endocrine Disorders as Causes of Infertility

Chairpersons: Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia), Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia), Professor Howard Carp (Israel)
Shkhara
14:00–14:20
Professor Ketevan Asatiani (Georgia)
Obesity and Female Reproductive Function - EASO Position Statement: Women with obesity across the Reproductive Life - Fertility, Preconception, Postpartum and Breastfeeding.
14:20–14:40
Shota Janjgava (Georgia)
The Role of Nutrients During the Preconception Period
14:40–15:00
Nia Metonidze (Georgia)
The Impact of Preconception Treatment with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on ART Outcomes in Women with Obesity
15:00–15:20
Mariam Nikolashvili (Georgia)
Hyperprolactinemia and Reproduction After the Age of 35: An Endocrinological Perspective
15:20–15:30
Discussion
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Plenary Session (8) 14:00–15:30

Endocrine Disorders as a Cause of Infertility

Chairpersons: Professor Ramaz Kurashvili (Georgia), Professor Madona Jugeli (Georgia), Professor Andrea Genazzani (Italy)
Ushba
14:00–14:20
Lasha Uchava (Georgia)
Infertility Associated with Metabolic Disorders
14:20–14:40
Nino Lomtadze (Georgia)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women Over 35 Years of Age: Metabolic Challenges
14:40–15:00
Professor Ramaz Kurashvili (Georgia)
“What’s in a Name?” — New Horizons of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: Why PMOS Syndrome and Not PCOS Syndrome
15:00–15:30
Discussion
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Symposium 14:00–15:30

Male Infertility and Modern Approaches to Treatment

Chairpersons: Professor Maka Mantskava (Georgia), Professor Vakhtang Kipiani (Georgia), Professor Darejan Lomidze (Georgia), Professor Tamila Bagashvili (Georgia)
Mtirala – Shino
14:00–14:20
Tamar Rekhviashvili (Georgia)
The Endovascular Disc Mechanism of Venous Erectile Dysfunction
14:20–14:40
Ramaz Apkhadze (Georgia) and Tornike Giorgishvili (Georgia)
Implantation of Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheters: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Management of Men of Reproductive Age
14:40–15:00
Zurab Dolaberidze (Georgia)
Radiotherapy-Associated Complications in Patients with Prostate Malignancies
15:00–15:20
Guram Kurashvili (Georgia)
Optimizing Male Fertility: The Role of Lifestyle and Evidence-Based Approaches
15:20–15:30
Discussion
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15:30 – 16:30
🍽Lunch Break

Closing Ceremony

16:30–17:30
Closing Remarks
Professor Archil Khomasuridze (Georgia), Professor Andrea Genazzani (Italy), Professor Nino Museridze (Georgia)
Commemorative Photo Session
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