16:00

REGISTRATION

17:00
Kavkasioni
Ballroom

OPENING CEREMONY                                                                            

Chairpersons:
Andrea Genazzani, Joseph Schenker

Prof. A. Khomasuridze,
Introduction

Greetings of the Minister of
Health of Georgia, Mr. M. Sarjveladze

Prof. A. Genazzani,
Opening Remarks

18:00                Kavkasioni Ballroom

OPENING LECTURE                                                                                             

51 YEARS OF IAHR (Reproductive Medicine – Historical Overview  ??????)

 CHAIRPERSONS: Andrea Genazzani (IT), Archil Khomasuridze (GE)

18:00-18:30

18:30-18:40

Joseph Schenker L) 51 Years of IAHR

Natalia Khonelidze (GE) Current State of IVF in Georgia: Trends and Challenges

18:50-20:00                  POSTER  AREA (MTIRALA-SHINO)

POSTER SESSION

SYMPOSIUM      SHKHARA

08:30-10:00

Assisted Reproductive Technologies

CHAIRPERSONS: Xiangyan Ruan (CN), Nino Museridze (GE)

08:30-08:50

08:50-09:10

09:10-09:30

09:30-09:50

09:50-10:00

Zion Ben Rafael (IL) Do We Have Any Proof for the Use of Add-Ons for IVF

Gunay Sultanova (AZ) Successful IVF Procedure in a Woman with a Unicornuate Uterus in Our Clinic Experience 

Xiangyan Ruan (CN) New Experience in Technique and Clinic of Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation and Transplantation [From the First
Ovarian Tissue Cryobank in China]

Oliko Murghulia (GE) Phenotypic features of chronic endometritis, persistence and progression molecular markers

Discussion

ACADEMY
FOCUS
USHBA

08:30-10:00

Menopausal
Hormone Therapy

CHAIRPERSONS:
Anne Gompel (FR), Vladislav
Korsak (RU)

08:30-08:55

08:55-09:20

09:20-09:45

09:45-10:00

Alfred Mueck (DE) Choice of the Progestogen
for MHT in Menopausal Women

Anne Gompel (FR) Menopause Hormone Treatment and Breast Cancer Risk/ The
Unique Risk of MHT is Breast Cancer? 

Andrea Genazzani (IT) Adrenopause and Menopause and Women Ageing: Effects of
DHEA Alone and Combined with MHT Therapies

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM
TETNULDI

08:30-10:00

Navigating Intrapartum Complications

CHAIRPERSONS:
Wolfgang Holzgreve (DE), Lali
Melia (GE)

08:30-08:50

08:50-09:10

09:10-09:30

09:30-09:50

09:50-10:00

Gulnara Asymbekova (KG) Long-term Outcomes for Children
Following Intrapartum Complications: Analysis of
Leading Risk Factors in High-Risk Women, Including Those Undergoing IVF

Tinatin Gagua (GE) Premature Rupture of Membranes –
Challenges and Management

Lali Melia (GE) Strategies of the Prevention of Preterm
Delivery

David Davarashvili
(GE) Does a Short Cervix Mean Cervical Insufficiency

Discussion  

PLENARY SESSION
                              SHKHARA

10:15-11:45

Fertility
Preservation

CHAIRPERSONS: Roberto Tozzi (IT),
Gian Carlo Di Renzo (IT)

10:15-10:35

10:35-10:55

10:55-11:15

11:15-11:35

11:35:11:45 

Keteven Osidze (GE)
Implantation of
Embryo-Expectations vs. Practice

Nino Museridze (GE) Biological Age of Women and Ways to
Preserve Fertility

Ludmila Barbakadze
(GE) Fertility Preservation: Current Trends, Challenges, and
Opportunities

Irakli Todua (GE) Fertility Options in Young Patients with
Ovarian Cancer

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM of the EUROPEAN SOCIETY of
GYNECOLOGY
      USHBA

10:15-11:45

Neuroendocrinology
and Treatment of Menstrual Disorders

CHAIRPERSONS:
Camil Castelo-Branco
(ES), Nino Davidova (GE)

10:15-10:40

10:40-11:05

11:05-11:30

11:30-11:45

Blazej Meczekalski
(PL) Neuroendocrine
Background of Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA)

Alessandro Genazzani
(IT) The Use of Low-Dose Estrogens as Treatment for Functional
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA)

Lali Pkhaladze (GE) Reasonable and Rational
Therapy of Menstrual Disorders

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM
TETNULDI

10:15-11:45

Endometriosis in Reproductive
Medicine

CHAIRPERSONS:
Martin Birkhauzer (CH), Marika
Jafaridze (GE)

10:15-10:35

10:35-10:55

10:55-11:15

11:15-11:35

11:35-11:45

Davit Bokhua (GE) Surgical
treatment of patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) of the bowel
or bladder

David
Skhirtladze (GE) Efficacy of Combined Surgical and Hormonal Therapy for
Infertile Patients with Deep Endometriosis

Paata Zhorzholiani (GE) Balloon Occlusion and Stenting of
Iliac Arteries. Technique and Advantages of B-Lynch Compression Sutures

Lela Iremadze (GE)
Pregnancy Rates After Laparoscopic and IVF Treatments of Minimal or Mild
Endometriosis – 10 Years’ Experience 

Discussion  

………………………………………………        BREAK………………………………………………

SYMPOSIUM
SHKHARA

12:15-13:45

Surgery and Infertility

CHAIRPERSONS:
Klaus Diedrich (DE), Ketevan
Osidze (GE)

12:15-12:35

12:35-12:55

12:55-13:15

13:15-13:35

13:35-13:45

Liselotte Mettler (DE) Infertility Surgery in 2025

Klaus Diedrich (DE)
The Use of GnRH
Antagonists for Ovarian Stimulation

Arsen Gvenetadze (GE) Hysteroscopic
Septectomy in RPL Patients, Our Clinical Experience

Archil Chkhotua (GE) Recurrent UTI in Women. Impact on
Fertility

Discussion  

PLENARY   SESSION
USHBA

12:15-13:45

Endocrine and
Immune Challenges in Pregnancy

CHAIRPERSONS:
Frank Chervenak (US), Nino Davidova
(GE)

12:15-12:35

12:35-12:55

12:55-13:15

13:15-13:35

13:35-13:45

Natia Vashakmadze (GE) Thyroid and Pregnancy – a Journey
from Physiology to Pathology

Tea Khurodze (GE)
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Screening and Management”

Ketevan Gotsiridze (GE) The Role of pNK
Cells and Cytokines in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Regulation of Their Level
by KIR Receptors

Marina Jangidze (GE)
New Approaches to the Management of Pregnant Women with Antiphospholipid
Syndrome and Genetic Forms of Thrombophilia Against the Background of Myeloproliferative Diseases

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM
of the EUROPEAN SOCIETY of GYNECOLOGY
TETNULDI
                                  

12:15-13:45

Endometriosis,
Adenomiosis Endometrial Challenges

CHAIRPERSONS: Camil Castelo-Branco (ES), Blazej Meczekalski (PL)

12:15-12:40

12:40-13:05

13:05-13:30

13:30-13:45  

Giuseppe Benagiano (IT) Are Adenomyosis
& Endometriosis Different Manifestations of the Same Disorder?

Tevfik Yoldemir (TR) ART Outcomes in Women with
Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

Lali Pkhaladze (GE) Thin Endometrium
– Therapeutic Potential of Enzyme-Based Therapy

Discussion

ACADEMY
FOCUS
  SHKHARA

14:00-15:30

Challenges in
Reproductive Medicine

CHAIRPERSONS:
Lika Chkonia (GE), Joseph
Schenker (IL)

14:00-14:25

14:25-14:50

14:50-15:15

15:15-15:30

Klaus Diedrich (DE) Fertility
Preservation in Cancer Patients. Preimplantation
Diagnosis: The Difficult Development in Germany

Liselotte Mettler (DE) Uterine Preserving Surgeries in Infertility
Patients  

Teimuraz Gagnidze (GE) Sperm DNA Fragmentation in Male
Partners of Couples with Unexplained Infertility and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
in Georgia

Discussion

PLENARY  SESSION
USHBA

14:00-15:30

Polycystic
Ovary Syndrome in Focus

CHAIRPERSONS:
George Creatsas (GR), Natalia Khonelidze
(GE)

14:00-14:20

14:20-14:40

14:40-15:00

15:00-15:20

15:20-15:30

Seang Lin Tan (CA) PCOS and Long-Term Health
Outcome on Women and Children

Lali Pkhaladze (GE) PCOS Phenotypes: A new Lens On an Old Syndrome

Elene Asanidze (GE) Genetic and Metabolic Impact in PCOS:
MTHFR Polymorphisms, Homocysteine,
Insulin-Resistance and Pregnancy Outcome

Xiangyan Ruan (CN) Managing PCOS Patients in the
Worldwide Largest Department of Gynecological Endocrinology

Discussion

PLENARY  SESSION
TETNULDI

14:00-15:30

Violence, Women Health, Pregnancy
Loss

CHAIRPERSONS:
Gian Carlo Di Renzo (IT), Wolfgang Holzgreve (DE)

14:00-14:20

14:20-14:40

14:40-15:00

15:00-15:20

15:20-15:30

Vladislav Korsak (RU) Reproductologists,
Remember About Obstetricians!

Frank Chervenak (US)
Obstetric Violence: A Misnomer?

Shantha Kumari (IN) Violence Against Women. What is Our Role
as OB-GYNs?

Lali Melia (GE) Management of Early Pregnancy Loss: What
works today?

Discussion

………………………………………………        BREAK………………………………………………

SYMPOSIUM                                                                                                                                               SHKHARA

16:00-17:30

Genetic Testing: What’s new?

CHAIRPERSONS: Vyacheslav Lokshin (KZ), Maka Chipashvili (GE)

16:00-16:25

16:25-16:50

16:50-17:15

17:15-17:30

Ketevan Tukhashvili
(GE) Non-Invasive Preimplantation Genetic
Testing

Lali Kharabadze (GE)
The Ultrafast Warming Protocol – Where Are We Now?

Maka Chipashvili (GE)
Reproductive Genetic Advances: Solutions or New Challenges?

Discussion

ACADEMY FOCUS                                                                                                                                            USHBA

16:00-17:30

Adolescence
Gynecology

CHAIRPERSONS: George Creatsas
(GR), Jenaro Kristesashvili
(GE)

16:00-16:25

16:25-16:50

16:50-17:15

17:15-17:30

Johannes Bitzer (CH) How to Understand the Adolescent Brain

George Creatsas
(GR) Vaginal Aplasia. Creatsas Vaginoplasty

Blazej Meczekalski
(PL) PCOS
in Adolescents – Current View

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM
TETNULDI

16:00-17:30

Uterine Pathologies and Reproductive Function

CHAIRPERSONS: Gulnara Asymbekova
(KG), Ludmila Barbakadze
(GE)

16:00-16:20

16:20-16:40

16:40-17:00

17:00-17:20

17:20-17:30

Maka Gegechkori (GE)
Benign Uterine Diseases and Associations with Reproductive Function

George Tevdorashvili (GE) The Latest Standards of Modern
Diagnostics and Clinical Practice of Uterine Pathologies 

Madona Jugheli (GE)
Integrated PCR-Based Profiling of the Entire Female Reproductive Microbiome: Diagnostic Accuracy & Clinical Correlates

Nato Shamugia (GE)
The Importance of Uterine Microbiome and
Implantation Window Correction for Embryo Transfer

Discussion

KEY LECTURE
SHKHARA

17:45-18:15

CHAIRPERSONS: Roberto Tozzi (IT), Arsen Gvenetadze (GE)

Shantha Kumari (IN) Gender-Based
Violence and Reproductive Health

KEY
LECTURE
USHBA

17:45-18:15

CHAIRPERSONS:
Gamal Serour (EG), Seang Lin Tan (CA)

Alessandro Genazzani (IT) New
Insights on Insulin Resistance in PCOS

KEY
LECTURE
TETNULDI

17:45-18:15

CHAIRPERSONS:
Blazej Meczekalski (PL),
Alfred Mueck (DE)

Wolfgang Holzgreve
(DE) Stem
Cells in Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine: An Update

18:30-20:00

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

OF THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION

(Academicians only)

                SHKHARA

08:00

REGISTRATION

SYMPOSIUM                                                                                                                                               SHKHARA

08:30-10:00

Challenging
Issues in Reproductive Medicine

CHAIRPERSONS: Tevfik Yoldemir (TR), Ludmila Barbakadze (GE)

08:30-08:50

08:50-09:10

09:10-09:30

09:30-09:50

09:50-10:00

Victor Gomel (CA) Robert Edwards – The Man and Vision  

Tatiana Nazarenko (RU)
Possibilities for Improving IVF Outcomes in Women
with Unexplained Infertility and Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Vyacheslav Lokshin (KZ) Unsolved Issues of Modern Reproductive
Medicine

Tamar Giorgadze (GE) Cesarean Scar Niche: Advances in
Diagnosis and Management

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM
USHBA

08:30-10:00 

Gynecological-Endocrine
Disorders and Reproductive Function

CHAIRPERSONS:
Alessandro Genazzani (IT), Lali Pkhaladze (GE)

08:30-08:55

08:55-09:20

09:20-09:45

09:45-10:00

Camil Castelo-Branco
(ES) Endocrine Disruptors. The Need of Common Sense

Gian Carlo Di Renzo (IT) Effect of
Environment and Nutrients on Fertility, Reproduction and Pregnancy  

Mari
Malazonia (GE) Nutrition, Reproduction and Age

Discussion

Oral
Presentation                                                                                                                                          GERGETI

08:30-10:00

Advances in Reproductive Medicine

CHAIRPERSONS: Nani Marsagishvili (GE), David Skhirtladze
(GE)

08:30-08:43

08:43-08:55

08:55-09:07

09:07-09:20

09:20-09:33

09:33-09:45

09:45-10:00

Nino Nadiradze (GE) The Growing Role of GLP-1 RAs for the Management
of PCOS

Mariam Shervashidze
(GE) Pregnancy Rate in the Case
of Mosaic Embryo Transfer

Ketevan Shengelaia
(GE) Features of Androgen Receptor
Expression in Ovarian and Breast Epithelial Cancer, Apoptotic and Stem Cell

Mariam Andghuladze (GE) The Role of GABAergic Dysregulation in PCOS
and FHA: Shared Neuroendocrine Pathways and Divergent Clinical Manifestations

Nino Maisuradze (GE) Follicular Fluid: A
Window into Oocyte Health and IVF Success

Magda Tortladze (GE) Reproductive Tourism in
Georgia: International Surrogacy Practices and the Domestic Legal Landscape

Discussion

08:00-08:30

REGISTRATION

Greetings                                                                                                                           TETNULDI

08:30-09:00

CHAIRPERSONS: Andrea Genazzani (IT), Archil Khomasuridze (GE), Nino Museridze (GE)

08:30-08:40

08:40-08:50

08:50-09:00

Prof. Andrea Genazzani
(IT) Introduction

Prof. Archil Khomasuridze (GE) Greetings

Prof. Nino Museridze (GE) Opening Remarks 

Plenary Session of  INFERTILITY 35+
          TETNULDI

09:00-10:00

Opening Lecture

CHAIRPERSONS: Andrea Genazzani (IT),
Nino Museridze (GE)

09:00-09:12

09:12-09:24

09:24-09:36

09:36-09:48

09:48-10:00

Diego Excurra (US) Details of the Advancement of Global Fertility
Technologies Around the World

Zaza Bokhua (GE) Postgraduate Medical Education and Continuous
Professional Development in Reproductive Health

David Kereselidze (GE) To Value the Well-Being of the Patient and
Potential Offspring as Paramount

Nino Museridze (GE) Technological Advancements and Opportunities in
Georgia
(Recent
Innovations, Areas where We Outperform Other Countries and the Presence of a Favourable Legal Environment)

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM
SHKHARA

10:15-11:45

Achievements
and Challenges in IVF

CHAIRPERSONS: Vyacheslav
Lokshin (KZ), Lika Chkonia (GE)

10:15-10:35

10:35-10:55

10:55-11:15

11:15-11:35

11:35-11:45

Tamar Barbakadze (GE) Role of Endometrial Receptivity Analysis in Enhancing ART
Outcomes for Advanced-Age Patients

Ani Morchiladze (GE) The Role of IVF in Treatment of
Infertility Associated with Endometriosis

Ketevan Osidze (GE) Surrogacy – Almost Ideal
Clinical Model to Test Embryo Potential

Vyacheslav Lokshin (KZ) Infertility After 40: A
Challenge for Modern Medicine

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM                                                                                                                                                       USHBA

10:15-11:45

Adolescent Pregnancy and Contraception

CHAIRPERSONS:
Archil Khomasuridze (GE),
Teimuraz Gagnidze (GE)

10:15-10:40

10:40-11:05

11:05-11:30

11:35-11:45

Johannes Bitzer (CH) Contraception for Patients with Psychiatric
Disorders

Martin Birkhäuser
(CH) Hormonal Contraception: Effect on
Peak Bone Mass

George Creatsas (GR)
Adolescent
Pregnancy and Contraception 

Discussion

ORAL
PRESENTATION
GERGETI

10:15-11:45

Challengies in Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Medicine

CHAIRPERSONS:
George Tevdorashvili (GE), Maka
Jorbenadze (GE)

10:15-10:27

10:27-10:40

10:40-10:52

10:52-11:03

11:03-11:14

11:14-11:25

11:25-11:35

11:35-11:45

Anna Gvenetadze (GE)
Management of RPL and Pregnancy Outcomes

Ana Chlaidze (GE) Impact of the
Pregnancy and Labour Risk Factors on the
Development of Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Nunu Razmadze (GE) Adipose Tissue and Reproductive
Health: Mechanistic Insights and Clinical

Implications in Overweight and Obese Patients

Natalia Rusakova
(GE) Effectiveness of Lymphocyte Immunotherapy in
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductology

Nino
Ustiashvili (GE) The Immunology of Endometriosis. How the Immunology
Knowledge is Shaping Management Strategies

Natavan Akhundova (AZ) Features of Hormonal Changes in Reproductive-Aged
Women with Hyperandrogenism Syndrome

Nutsa Chighladze (GE) Pregnancy Following Craniopharyngioma Resection and Pituitary Atrophy: A Rare
Case Report

Discussion

SESSION – INFERTILITY   35+                                                                                                               TETNULDI

10:15-11:45

Management of Infertility in Couples Aged 35 and
Older

CHAIRPERSONS:
Diego Excurra (US), Zaza Bokhua (GE), Nino Museridze
(GE)

10:15-10:35

10:35-10:55

10:55-11:15

11:15-11:35

11:35-11:45

Raul Orvieto (IL) Fresh vs. Freeze – All Cycles –
When and To Whom? Reproductive Specificities in Women Over 35  

Ido Ben Ami (IL) GnRH Antagonists vs. Progestins – Is It Time to Change?

Tamara Nadirashvili (GE) Management Specifics of
Surrogacy and Donation Programs

Mamuka Nemsadze (GE) Nutritional Interventions and Diagnostic
Approaches for the Prevention of Preeclampsia

Discussion   

SESSION – INFERTILITY   35+
MTIRALA-SHINO

10:15-11:45

Management of Infertility in Couples Aged 35 and
Older

CHAIRPERSONS:
Tengiz Asatiani (GE), Nato Shamugia (GE)

10:15-10:35

10:35-10:55

10:55-11:15

11:15-11:35

11:35-11:45

Gamal Serour (EG) Infertility Management in Women
Over 35+

Nato Shamugia (GE) The Importance of Uterine Microbiome and Implantation Window Correction for Embryo
Transfer

Marina Gvakharia
(US) From Good to Gold Standard: Implementing Quality Systems in IVF Labs

Tea Charkviani
(GE) Pregnancy Outcome After Transferring Genetically Tested Embryos vs.
Non-Tested Embryos

 Discussion 

………………………………………………        BREAK………………………………………………

SYMPOSIUM
SHKHARA

12:15-13:45

Embryology in Reproductive Medicine
 

CHAIRPERSONS: Andreas Schmutzler (DE), Ketevan Osidze (GE)

12:15-12:35

12:35-12:55

12:55-13:15

13:15-13:35

13:35-13:45

Temiko Zhorzholadze
(GE) Comparison of Two Sperm Processing Methods and Their Impact on Fertilisation, Embryogenesis, and Euploidy
Rates

Tamar Kbilashvili (GE) Progesterone Primed Stimulation vs GnRH Antagonists: A
Comparative Review 

Beqa Sibashvili (GE) Micro-TESE,
The Best Surgical Option for the Worst Cases of Non-Obstructive Azoospermia

Sergey Sergeyev (GE) Artificial Intelligence: A “Black
Mirror” in Assisted Reproductive Technology

Discussion

PLENARY
SESSION
 USHBA

12:15-13:45

Normal and Abnormal
Sexual Development

CHAIRPERSONS:
Anne Gompel (FR), Ani Morchiladze (GE)

12:15-12:40

12:40-13:05

13:05-13:30

13:30-13:45

Zion Ben
Rafael (IL) Why the Research on Decreasing Ovarian Reserve Failed

Jenaro Kristesashvili (GE) X Chromosome Anomalies as a Cause
of Non-Iatrogenic Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

Alla Vash Margatina (US) Mullerian Anomalies: Current Practice and Genetic
Landscape (online presentation)

Discussion

PLENARY
SESSION
                               GERGETI

12:15-13:45

Reproductive
Healthcare

CHAIRPERSONS:
Johannes Bitzer (CH), Lali
Melia (GE)

12:15-12:40

12:40-13:05

13:05-13:30

13:30-13:45

Frank Chervenak (US)
Reproductive
Healthcare at Risk: The Ethical Response to Zealotry and Inequity  

Tina Buchholz (DE) Preconceptional Health Care Programs

Zurab Marshania (GE) Complex/Combined Treatment of Women
with Vaginismus: Evidence-based Study 

Discussion

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+
      TETNULDI

12:15-13:45

Managing Challenging IVF Patients: Clinical and
Communicative Strategies

CHAIRPERSONS:
Mamuka Nemsadze (GE), Zaza Bokhua (GE), Nino Museridze (GE)

12:15-12:35

12:35-12:55

12:55-13:15

13:15-13:35

13:35-13:45

Tamar Antelava (GE) Aspects
of Prenatal Care of Singleton Pregnancies

Mamuka Nemsadze (GE) Exploring the Endometrium in Cases of Recurrent
Implantation Failure

Tamar Magularia (GE) Progestogens and Their Role in Realizing and Preserving
Reproductive Potential

Halyna Strelko (UA) Best Strategies of Egg Donors
Preparation

Discussion

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+
  MTIRALA-SHINO

12:15-13:45

Managing Challenging IVF Patients: Clinical and
Communicative Strategies

CHAIRPERSONS:
Tengiz Asatiani (GE), Nato Shamugia (GE)

12:15-12:35

12:35-12:55

12:55-13:15

13:15-13:35

13:35-13:45

Tengiz Asatiani (GE) High-Risk Pregnancy Management After
IVF: Focus on Twin Pregnancies

Giorgi Tevdorashvili (GE) Hormonal Correction of Menstrual
Cycle Disorders (MCD): Focus on Sex Steroids

Maka Gegechkori (GE) Controversies in the Management of Endometrioma – Pros. & Cons

Sholpan Karibaeva (KZ) Oocyte Cryopreservation as a Life
Strategy: Clinical Outcomes and Patient Emotions 

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM
 SHKHARA

14:00-15:30

Ethics and Artificial Intelligence in Reproductive Health

CHAIRPERSONS:
Joseph Schenker (IL), Giuseppe Benagiano
(IT)

14:00-14:25

14:25-14:50

14:50-15:15

15:15-15:30

Andreas Schmutzler (DE) AI in Reproductive Medicine

Victoria Yuzko (UA) OptiPredict IVF: An AI-Powered Platform for Personalised Controlled Ovarian Stimulation – Experience
from a Ukrainian Clinic

Giuseppe
Benagiano (IT) Abortion: Can a Minimum Common Denominator be Found
Between “Pro-Choice” and “Pro-Life” groups?

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM
USHBA

14:00-15:30

Sexual Disfunction

CHAIRPERSONS:
Johannes Bitzer (CH), Elene
Asanidze (GE)

14:00-14:25

14:25-14:50

14:50-15:15

15:15-15:30

Elena Selantieva (RU) Organic Causes of Female Sexual Dysfunction
– The Role of Energy Based Devices

Tina
Buchholz (DE)
Transgender Care

Levan Kobaladze (GE) Relationship Between Female Sexual Dysfunctions
and Gynecological Pathologies

Discussion   

ACADEMY
FOCUS                                                                                                                                     GERGETI

14:00-15:30

Oncological Risks in Reproductive Medicine

CHAIRPERSONS:
Seang Lin Tan (CA), Irakli
Todua (GE)

14:00-14:25

14:25-14:50

14:50-15:15

15:15-15:30

Tevfik Yoldemir (TR) Genetic/Familial
High-Risk Assessment: Breast & Ovarian Cancer

Anne Gompel
(FR) How to Evaluate the Risk of Breast Cancer?

Roberto Tozzi (IT) Type C2 Nerve
Sparing Radical Hysterectomy for IB3 Cervical Cancer: The Two Bridges
Technique

Discussion

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+
TETNULDI

14:00-15:30

IVF;
Genetic

CHAIRPERSONS:
Suleyman Aktuna (TR),
Nino Museridze (GE)

14:00-14:25

14:25-14:50

14:50-15:15

15:15-15:30

Suleyman Aktuna (TR) Enhancing PGT-A Success and Minimizing
Bias: The Promise of a Premium Approach

Maka Chipashvili (GE) Genetics + Andrology:
Genetic Aspects of Male Infertility

Volkan Baltaci (TR) IVF for Genetics: Enhancing IVF
Laboratory Monitoring and Safety

Discussion  

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+
MTIRALA-SHINO        

14:00-15:30

IVF; Genetic

CHAIRPERSONS:
Evrim Unsal (TR), Nato Shamugia (GE)

14:00-14:25

14:25-14:50

14:50-15:15

15:15-15:30

Evrim Unsal (TR) Enhancing Genetic Diagnosis: Integrating
Aneuploidy Screening in PGT Cycles for Improved Clinical Outcomes  

Yossi
Mizrachi (IL) Fertility Preservation in Women with Turner Syndrome 

Adva Aizer (IL) Navigating the Choice Between Early Day 5
or Fully Hatched Day 6 Blastocyst Biopsy for PGT-M (online presentation)

Discussion

………………………………………………        BREAK………………………………………………

ACADEMY
FOCUS
SHKHARA

16:00-17:30

IVF Laboratory and Novel Genetic Screening
Methods in ART

CHAIRPERSONS:
Martin Birkhauzer (CH), Ketevan
Gotsiridze (GE)

16:00-16:25

16:25-16:50

16:50-17:15

17:15-17:30

Lika Chkonia (GE) Clean Air, Healthy Embryos: Managing
Airborne Particulates, Microbes and VOCs in the IVF Laboratory 

Wolfgang Holzgreve
(DE) Non-Invasive Preimplantation Testing

Oleksiy Pravdyuk (UA) Transfer of Mosaic Embryos: Between Risks
and Benefits

Discussion

ORAL
PRESENTATION
USHBA

16:00-17:30

Adolescence: Norma
and Abnormality

CHAIRPERSONS: Tina Buchholz (DE), Elene Asanidze
(GE)

16:00-16:12

16:12-16:24

16:24-16:36

16:36-16:48

16:48-17:00

17:00-17:15

17:15-17:30

Maka Jorbenadze (GE) Reproductive Health Characteristics of
Adolescent Girls in Georgia

Ana Jibladze (GE) Tetrasomy X in Adolescent Girl

Manana Urjumelashvili
(GE) Homocysteine Levels in Patients with PCOS
with and without Insulin-Resistance

Elisabed Pkhaladze (GE) Weight as a Modulator of Hormonal and
Metabolic Patterns in Classic PCOS Across Age Groups  

Salome Sabulua (GE)
Hormonal Interference: Unveiling the Adolescent Spectrum of Hyperprolactinemia

Mariam Gugushvili (GE) Optimising
Gynecological Care in Young Girls and Teens: Challenges and Innovations

Discussion

ORAL
PRESENTATION                                                                                                                              GERGETI

16:00-17:30

Optimizing
Reproductive Health Care

CHAIRPERSONS:
Dina
Kurdiani (GE), David Skhirtladze
(GE)

16:00-16:12

16:12-16:24

16:24-16:36

16:36-16:48

16:48-17:00

17:00-17:12

17:12-17:24

17:24-17:30

Manana Mgaloblishvili
(GE) Reconstruction
of the Fallopian Tube Using Office Mini Hysteroscopy During Infertility
Treatment

Ia Chapidze (GE) Diagnostic Capabilities for Mullerian Anomalies in Women with Reproductive Disorders

Nino Abesadze (GE)
Vitamin D in fertile women with endometriosis

Ana
Ghviniashvili (GE) The Impact of Post-Cesarean Section Isthmocele on Reproductive Health

Samira Taghieva (AZ) Modern
Approaches to the Treatment of Infertility of Unknown Genesis. Individualisation of Protocols, New Markers, Biomarkers

Mariam Tevdorashvili (GE) Comparative Effectiveness of
Short-Course Oral Metronidazole for Bacterial Vaginosis
in Reproductive Age Women with Vitamin D Deficiency: With and Without Vitamin
D Therapy

Discussion

SESSION – INFERTILITY   35+
TETNULDI

16:00-17:00

Embryology

CHAIRPERSONS: Andrey Kuliev (IL), Maka Chipashvili (GE), Nino Museridze (GE)

16:00-16:15

16:15-16:30

16:30-16:45

16:45-17:00

Suleyman Aktuna (TR)
Optimising Donor Carrier Screening Strategies for
Effective Matching

Marina Gvakharia (US) Error Prevention and Safety in IVF.
Title: “Defensive Embryology: Building a Culture of Safety in the IVF Lab”

Andrey Kuliev (IL)
Artefacts or Mosaicism?
Perfecting PGT-A

Discussion

SESSION – INFERTILITY   35+
MTIRALA-SHINO

16:00-17:00

Embryology

CHAIRPERSONS:
Nato Shamgia (GE), Ariel Horowistz (IL)

16:00-16:15

16:15-16:30

16:30-16:45

16:45-17:00

Yaron Goikhman (IL) Rewriting Inheritance: The Future of
Genetics in Human Reproduction from Polygenic Embryo Screening to AI-Driven
Gametogenesis 

Ariel Horowitz (IL) Artificial Intelligence
in Assisted Reproduction: The Clinician’s Perspective

Nia Nizharadze (GE) Reviving Fertility: Mitochondrial
Replacement Techniques in ART

Discussion

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+
TETNULDI

17:00-17:30

Nino Museridze’s Book Presentation

KEY
LECTURE
SHKHARA

17:45-18:15

CHAIRPERSONS:
Martin Birkhauzer (CH), Liselotte Mettler (DE)

Gamal Serour (EG) Impact of Religion, Culture, and Ethics on ART Practices

KEY
LECTURE
USHBA

17:45-18:15

CHAIRPERSONS:
Frank Chervenak (US), Giuseppe Benagiano
(IT)

Andrea
Genazzani (IT) Brain and Mood as Target of Hormonal
Contraception: A Matter of Individual Vulnerability 

KEY
LECTURE
MTIRALA

17:45-18:15

CHAIRPERSONS:
Alfred Mueck (DE), Shantha
Kumari (IN)

Seang Lin Tan
(CA) Demographic
Decline and Its Global Implications, and Possible Solutions

18:30-20:00

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

OF THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION

(Academicians only)

                 SHKHARA

20:00

Gala Dinner

08:00

REGISTRATION

PLENARY
SESSION
SHKHARA

08:30-10:00

Menopause and Oncological Diseases in Ob/Gyn

CHAIRPERSONS: Klaus Diedrich (DE), Tina Buchholz (DE)

08:30-08:55

08:55-09:20

09:20-09:45

09:45-10:00

Martin Birkhäuser (CH) When
Should Hormone Replacement Therapy be Continued
After the Age of 60 Years?

Dina Kurdiani (GE)
Cervical Cancer and Pregnancy 

Apolon Karseladze
(RU) The Role of the Ischemia in
Cervical Carcinogenesis

Discussion

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+                                                                                                               TETNULDI

08:30-10:00

Oncofertility and Surgery

CHAIRPERSONS: Didem Trabulus
(TR), Nino Museridze (GE)

08:30-08:50

08:50-09:10

09:10-09:30

09:30-09:50

09:50-10:00

Zaza Tsitsishvili
(GE)
Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer and Reproductive Perspectives

Meryem Eken (TR) Fertility Preservation in the Context of Infertility

Didem Trabulus (TR) In Vitro Fertilization and
Breast Cancer: Risk Association, Timing Strategies, and Clinical Implications

Elena Mariamidze (GE) Oncofertility
in the 21^st Century: Challenges and Opportunities 

Discussion

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+                                                                              MTIRALA-SHINO

08:30-10:00

Oncofertility and Surgery

CHAIRPERSONS: Tengiz Asatiani
(GE), Nato Shamugia (GE)

08:30-08:50

08:50-09:10

09:10-09:30

09:30-09:50

09:50-10:00

Gian Maria Busetto (IT) Male Fertility Preservation

Irakli Kokhreidze (GE) Breast Cancer During Pregnancy and Its Management

Maka Osephaishvili (GE) Rescue IVM of GV Oocytes: A case for Cautious Optimism

Nino Chikobava (GE) IVF and Breast Cancer: Myths and Reality

Discussion

SYMPOSIUM
SHKHARA

10:15-11:45

Oncology and
Reproductive Health

CHAIRPERSONS:
Zion Ben Rafael (CH), Irakli Todua
(GE)

10:15-10:35

10:35-10:55

10:55-11:15

11:15-11:35

11:35-11:45

Zaza Tsitsishvili (GE) Optimal Cytoreduction
– The Cornerstone of Successful Treatment of Ovarian Cancer 

Alfred Mueck
(DE) Breast Cancer Caused by MHT:
The Two Main Mechanisms and How to
Reduce the Risk 

Marika Japaridze (GE) Laparoscopic Lymph-Dissection by ICG
Contrast in Patients with Uterine and Cervical Cancer

Nani Marsagishvili (GE) Oncological Diseases and Recovery
of Reproductive Function

Discussion  

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+                                                                                                               TETNULDI

10:15-11:45

Andrology and Male Fertility

CHAIRPERSONS: Nino Museridze (GE),
Diego Excurra (US)

10:15-10:40

10:40-11:05

11:05-11:30

11:30-11:45

Giorgi Burjaliani (GE) Shockwave Therapy in Andrology:
Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction and Chronic Prostat

Alexandre Khelaia (GE) Obstructive vs. Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: How to Differentiate During Consultation

George Mskhalaya (RU) Non-Obstructive Azoospermia:
When to Perform Micro-TESE and How to Prepare   

Discussion

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+                                                                                               MTIRALA-SHINO

10:15-11:45

Andrology and Male Fertility

CHAIRPERSONS: Archil Chkhotua
(GE), Nato Shamugia (GE)

10:15-10:40

10:40-11:05

11:05-11:30

11:30-11:45

George Mskhalaya (RU) Endocrine Disorders as a Cause of Male
Infertility 

Gian Maria Busetto (IT) New Methods to Evaluate DNA Fragmentation in
Sperm

Archil Chkhotua (GE) Staged Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A
Urologist’s Perspective  

Discussion

………………………………………………        BREAK………………………………………………

SESSION
                                                                                                                                                    SHKHARA

12:15-13:45

From Pubertal Endocrine Disorders to
Implantation Success

CHAIRPERSONS: Gulnara Asymbekova (KG), Nino Davidova (GE)

12:15-12:35

12:35-12:55

12:55-13:15

13:15-13:35

13:35-13:45

Shota Janjgava
(GE) Endocrine-Metabolic Panel in Pubertal Development Disorders

Tatiana Ermolenko (UA)
Hyperprolactinemic Hypogonadism:
Prediction of Treatment Effectiveness and Management

Manana Kochiashvili (GE) The Role of L-Arginine in Embryo
Implantation and Pregnancy Maintenance

Nata Nakaidze (GE) Unveiling the Role of Bacteriophages in
Gynecology: A systematic Review and Case-Based Analysis

Discussion

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+                                                                                                               TETNULDI

12:15-13:45

Gyn+Obstetrics/ART-Related Conditions 

CHAIRPERSONS: Howard Carp (IL), Nino Museridze
(GE)

12:15-12:35

12:35-12:55

12:55-13:15

13:15-13:35

13:35-13:45

Howard Carp
(IL) hCG –
The Forgotten Hormone in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Bidzina Kulumbegov (GE) Allergy During Pregnancy: Risks, Management and
Preservation

Mamuka Khvedelidze (GE) Beyond BRCA: Germline
Cancer Predispotion Genes Shaping Oncofertility Strategies

Ramaz Kurashvili (GE) IVF and The Risk of Developing Gestational
Diabetes Mellitus

Discussion    

SESSION
– INFERTILITY   35+                                                                                               MTIRALA-SHINO

12:15-13:45

Gyn+Obstetrics/ART-Related Conditions 

CHAIRPERSONS: Nato Shamugia
(GE), Suleyman Aktuna
(TR)

12:15-12:35

12:35-12:55

12:55-13:15

13:15-13:35

13:35-13:45

George Tevdorashvili (GE) The Hormonal Triangle of PCOS: From
Neuroendocrine Factors to Metabolic Disorders and Infertility

Nikoloz Sarauli (GE) Innovative Surgery for Reproductive Potential:
The Role of Robotic Approach in Women Over 35

Maka Mantskava (GE) Rheological Changes and Fibrinogen Levels Across
Pregnancy Trimesters: Markers of Circulatory Adaptation 

Nia Metonidze (GE) Gestational Diabetes: Risk Factors and Early
Screening

Discussion

CLOSING
CEREMOMY                                                                                                SHKHARA

Andrea Genazzani (IT)

Closing Remarks

WORKSHOP
– INFERTILITY   35+                                                                                                      TETNULDI

15:30-17:00

Gyn+Obstetrics/ART-Related Conditions 

CHAIRPERSONS: Howard Carp (IL), Nino Museridze
(GE)

15:30-15:50

15:50-16:10

16:10-16:30

16:30-16:50

16:50-17:00

Howard Carp
(IL) The Use
of Anticoagulants in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss  

Mehmet Ali Nzali (TR) Breast
Imaging During Pregnancy and Lactation: Clinical Challenges and Current
Approaches

Lali Gogia (GE) Early Pregnancy Screening for Preeclampsia Risk Factors

Nani Tatishvili (GE) Navigating Fertility with Adenomyosis:
Challenges and Strategies in ART  

Discussion     

WORKSHOP
– INFERTILITY   35+                                                                                      MTIRALA-SHINO

15:30-17:00

Gyn+Obstetrics/ART-Related Conditions 

CHAIRPERSONS: Nato Shamugia
(GE), George Tevdorashvili (GE)

15:30-15:50

15:50-16:10

16:10-16:30

16:30-16:50

16:50-17:00

Elene Giorgadze (GE)

Tea Kolbaia (GE) Prenatal Diagnosis of Vasa Previa,
Pregnancy Management and Prevention of Obstetric Complications

Tamta Motsonelidze (GE) Prenatal Diagnosis of Vasa Previa,
Pregnancy Management and Prevention of Obstetric Complications

Both speakers
will address the topic from different clinical perspectives 

Ana Aivazova (GE) Silent Inhabitants: Exploring the Role of
Endometrial Microbiome in Implantation Failure and
ART Success

Discussion