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Do People Actually Use Turkey Basters to Get Pregnant? Everything You Need to Know About IUI

Hannah Berman
Hannah Berman

While turkey basters may not help you get pregnant, you don't need to have sex to conceive. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an assisted reproductive technology that involves a doctor injecting sperm directly into the uterus.

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A turkey baster placed beside medical tools used for intrauterine insemination (IUI), symbolizing the contrast between the pop culture myth of using a turkey baster for conception and the actual medical fertility procedure.
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While turkey basters may not help you get pregnant, you don't need to have sex to conceive. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an assisted reproductive technology that involves a doctor injecting sperm directly into the uterus.

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While turkey basters may not help you get pregnant, you don't need to have sex to conceive. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an assisted reproductive technology that involves a doctor injecting sperm directly into the uterus.

The turkey baster has an interesting role in pop culture. On one hand, it’s a respected tool used to keep your turkey moist at Thanksgiving. On the other, there are countless depictions of women taking their pregnancy into their own hands (literally) and using turkey basters filled with sperm to get the job done — a version of the method now known as intrauterine insemination (IUI).

If you’ve watched Jane the Virgin, you likely remember the pivotal scene where an unexpected character (no spoilers!) chooses to self-inseminate with a turkey baster.

The urban myth that women can use turkey basters to get pregnant has a basis in truth—it has certainly been tried in the past, and has actually been championed as an accessible means for reproductive agency, as journalist Christine Ro reports—but it’s not a tried-and-true method for conception.

Today, when someone refers to the turkey baster method of insemination, they’re really talking about intrauterine insemination. If you’ve been trying everything you can to get pregnant without success, or you’re attempting to have a non-traditional pregnancy, a fertility specialist might recommend that you try IUI out yourself.

But what exactly is intrauterine insemination? It can be so hard to keep track of all the acronyms when it comes to pregnancy…

What is IUI     How it works     IVF vs. IUI    The procedure    Success rate     Should I try IUI?

What is intrauterine insemination?

Intrauterine insemination is a fertility strategy that involves a doctor placing healthy, viable sperm directly inside the uterus. This makes it easier for the sperm to reach the egg and fertilize it.

This artificial insemination option is often used by individuals and queer couples looking to conceive. It is also used in conjunction with other medications by people who have diagnosed fertility concerns and want to ensure that both the egg and the sperm are in good condition.

How does IUI work?

The first step in IUI is “cleaning” the sperm sample. This means that doctors inspect and wash the sperm, making sure that flawed specimens and other imperfections are weeded out and only high-quality sperm are included in the sample.

Once the sperm is clean, it is placed directly into the uterus using a speculum. From that point, the sperm and the body take over. The goal is for the sperm cell to drive its way up the fallopian tube and meet a waiting egg cell.

The timing is important here: IUI needs to be conducted within a few days of the start of ovulation. For that reason, other medications can often be used to induce ovulation, so that the timing is just right for sperm and egg to meet.

What’s the difference between IUI vs. IVF?

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) are two different means of artificial insemination.

IUI is a less invasive process but also has a lower success rate. During IUI, sperm is inserted into the vagina via a speculum, which means the fertilization is happening inside the body. It is usually one of the first strategies fertility specialists advise when couples are having trouble conceiving.

IVF, on the other hand, involves the extraction of eggs from the vagina via a needle. In the IVF process, the eggs are then fertilized outside of the body. This strategy is more often recommended in cases where one or both partners are experiencing fertility concerns such as anovulatory cycles, fallopian tube damage, poor semen quality, or endometriosis.

Often doctors, and insurance providers, require that couples navigating infertility try multiple rounds of IUI before attempting IVF.

What is the IUI procedure like?

Here’s what you can expect from the IUI procedure:

  1. First, you’ll get your feet into those stirrups, and your health care provider will place a speculum inside your vagina to hold it open during the procedure, just like getting a Pap test.
  2. Next, they will insert a catheter (think: tiny turkey baster) into your vagina, with the healthy sperm contained inside it.
  3. The catheter then finds its way through the cervical opening and all the way into the uterus. There, the provider will unload the sperm.
  4. They’ll ask you to lie down for a couple minutes after it’s done, and then you’ll be on your way. The whole process takes less than three minutes.

What is the IUI procedure for home IUI?

Home IUI is also possible if you’re not interested in having a professional handle the artificial insemination. Instead of a catheter, you can use a needless syringe to unload the sperm into vagina rather than your uterus.

While the procedure can be done from the comfort of your home, it requires careful handling of the sperm and precise monitoring of when you’re ovulating.

How Does Timing Affect IUI Success?

Precise timing is critical for IUI success. When using a trigger shot (hCG), ovulation occurs 36-40 hours later, and IUI is typically scheduled 24-36 hours post-injection. For natural cycles, the LH surge detected by ovulation predictor kits precedes ovulation by 24-36 hours, with IUI usually performed 24 hours after a positive result.

Does IUI hurt?

Luckily, you don’t need to be put under during IUI, and pain medication is rarely used. You might have some minor discomfort during the procedure, and you may end up spotting for a few hours after it’s done; but overall, IUI is very quick and relatively painless.

IUI Success Rate

Two weeks after your procedure, you should be able to take a pregnancy test and see whether the IUI procedure was successful. Before that point, the results will not be reliable.

>>MORE: What Not to Do During the Two-Week Wait

Intrauterine insemination is typically successful after a few rounds of cycles. According to a 2003 study, 88% of pregnancies came after the third cycle, and 95.5% within the first four. The donor IUI success rate is the same for heterosexual women, single women, and lesbians.

What Are Current IUI Success Rates?

Recent 2024-2025 data shows IUI success rates range from 5% to over 20% per cycle. Women under 35 typically see 15-20% success rates, while those 35-40 average around 10%, and women over 40 experience 5% or lower. These rates vary significantly based on diagnosis: unexplained infertility yields 7-10% success, while male factor infertility can reach 16.9% when sperm parameters are normal or borderline.

Should I try IUI?

Your doctor might suggest you look into IUI if:

  • You and your partner are both under 35, and you’ve been having unprotected heterosexual sex for over a year without a successful pregnancy
  • You and your partner are above 35, and you’ve been having unprotected heterosexual sex for over six months without a successful pregnancy
  • You are using a sperm donor to conceive
  • Your partner has mild male factor infertility
  • Your cervix is scarred

With that said, intrauterine insemination isn’t always the right choice for every person’s body. Some people looking to conceive should instead look to IUI alternatives or additional measures, like IVF or sperm or egg donors.

Looking to those alternatives is advised if:

  • You have severe endometriosis
  • Your partner has severe male factor infertility
  • You are experiencing fallopian tube disease
  • You have a history of “pelvic adhesions”
  • You have gone through IUI treatments multiple times

How Many IUI Cycles Should You Try?

Most fertility specialists recommend three IUI cycles before considering IVF, as 90-95% of successful IUIs occur within 3-4 attempts. However, women over 40 may benefit from moving to IVF after just 1-2 cycles due to better age-related success rates with that treatment.

How Much Does IUI Cost?

IUI typically costs $500-$4,000 per cycle including medications, making it significantly more affordable than IVF at $15,000-$30,000. Budget for monitoring appointments, medications, sperm preparation, and the procedure itself. Many insurance plans require attempting IUI before approving IVF coverage.

Takeaway

Okay, so the answer to the question of whether people actually use turkey basters to get pregnant is a resounding “No.” Most people opt for the safer route instead and trust their doctors about trying out intrauterine insemination.

If that’s you, make sure to remember that IUI can often be the first step on a long road—so don’t lose hope if your doctor suggests it, and don’t lose hope if it doesn’t work the first time.

There are many more routes toward a successful pregnancy, and sometimes combatting infertility is just about finding the right route for your body.

About the author

Hannah Berman
Hannah Berman is a Brooklyn-based educator and writer with a passion for all things sex ed. She is a graduate of Wesleyan University with majors in English Theory and Literary Forms, Italian Studies, and a minor in Education Studies. You can read more of her writing at hannah-berman.com.

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Can you still get pregnant in late perimenopause?
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Do symptoms get worse before perimenopause ends?
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How long does late perimenopause last?
Late perimenopause typically lasts 1-3 years before your final period. However, the exact duration varies significantly from person to person. You've reached menopause after 12 consecutive months without a period.
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What are the symptoms of high progesterone?
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What are the first signs that perimenopause is ending?
The earliest signs include longer gaps between periods (60+ days), intensifying hot flashes that peak around your final period, and worsening vaginal dryness. These symptoms typically increase in late perimenopause before you reach official menopause.
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When should I be concerned about high progesterone?
Consult a healthcare provider if you experience high progesterone symptoms outside your luteal phase when not pregnant, or if symptoms include severe pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or rapid weight gain while on hormone therapy.
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How do you test progesterone levels?
Progesterone can be measured through blood tests at your doctor's office or at-home urine tests that measure PdG (a progesterone metabolite). Testing is typically done during the luteal phase, about 7 days after ovulation.

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