It was found at El Lahun (Faiyum, Egypt) by Flinders Petrie in 1889[1] and first translated by F. Ll.

Treatments are non-surgical, comprising applying medicines to the affected body part or swallowing them.

In Column 3, Line 6 of the Papyrus, there are details of a contraception method involving the burning or sprinkling of crocodile dung.

[6] The Column 3, Line 6 contraception method is often misconstrued as insertion of crocodile dung against the cervix.

The context of Column 3, Line 7 depicts another contraception method involving sprinkling honey and natron salt over the woman's womb to prevent pregnancy.