
Assisted reproduction is a medical procedure, and its advertising must comply with strict regulations established by laws and guidelines such as the "Medical Advertising Management Measures." As the popularity of this industry increases, some institutions take risks to attract more customers, thereby engaging in illegal practices. This article outlines the key rules regarding reproductive services advertising, aiming to remind institutions to adhere to ethical standards, while also helping patients recognize potential scams.
According to the law, medical advertisements must not contain any statements or guarantees regarding the effectiveness or safety of the products mentioned. In the context of laboratory experiments, this means that medical advertisements should not claim that a product is more effective or safer than it actually is.“成功怀孕”“怀孕成功率100%”等表述均属于违规内容。Anyone who dares to use the word “package” should be kept under observation.
In our country, the identification and selection of fetal gender without medical necessity is prohibited. Advertisements that suggest "optional gender options" or the ability to customize babies are not only illegal, but also constitute a violation of laws.
It is prohibited to promote products under the guise of science popularization. It is also forbidden to fabricate experts and case studies, or to use the name of public institutions for fraudulent purposes. Inducing high-priced consumption under the pretext of “free consultation” is also considered illegal.
Medical advertisements must not use patients or healthcare professionals as endorsers. Those types of advertisements, which claim that "a certain person has experienced the benefits firsthand, and they are grateful to a certain institution," often violate regulations.
Remember these three sentences:承诺结果的别信,暗示选性别的别碰,借科普卖货的别跟Compliant institutions never make promises in advertisements.
We insist on separating science popularization from marketing efforts. All content related to science popularization focuses on facts and common understandings, without making any promises about outcomes or suggesting gender choices. Compliance is the foundation of maintaining integrity in this industry.