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The Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus (also Petrie Medical Papyrus, Kahun Medical Papyrus, Lahun Medical Papyrus, or UC32057) is the oldest known medical text in Egyptian history, dated to c. 1825 BCE, during the Twelfth Dynasty.The Papyrus addresses gynecological health concerns, pregnancy, fertility, and various treatments.

Contraception

In Column 3, Line 6 of the Papyrus, there are details of a contraception method involving the burning or sprinkling of crocodile dung^[1]. 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^[1].

^ ^a ^b Smith, Lesley (2010). "The Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus: Ancient Egyptian medicine". Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care. 37 (1): 54–55 – via BMJ Journals.

[:0-1] Smith, Lesley (2010). "The Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus: Ancient Egyptian medicine". Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care. 37 (1): 54–55 – via BMJ Journals.

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