Characteristics of study population with or without healed biopsy site at follow-up date.

aBiopsy site completely healed at follow-up.bBiopsy site macroscopically still raw but no active bleeding at follow-up.cHIV seronegative lower risk individuals.dHighly exposed HIV seronegative female sex workers.eHIV seropositive female sex workers.fNumber of days from biopsy procedure to follow-up.gMenstrual cycle stage.hSubjects with amenorrhea due to long-term hormonal treatment or menopause.iDouching performed >1 time/day with water and soap or water and salt.jDouching performed 1/week to 1/day with water only.kDouching never performed or lOver-the-counter analgesic medications potentially containing acetylsalicylic acid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) components.*P≤0.05 for comparison of delayed healing with LR and HIV+ FSWs (Fisher’s exact test).**P≤0.05 for comparison of healed and delayed healing (Fisher’s exact test).