If you had genital warts, but no longer do. are you still contagious for life? will warts recur for life?

See below: Most people are able to eliminate the virus and the warts do not recur nor is the person contagious. You may visit this site for more information on this topic: https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/genital-warts.htm Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Complex issue: Genital warts are triggered by a member of the HPV virus family of viruses. They are well known for clearing of the initial infection after time or treatment. They are also known for the ability to hibernate indefinitely in tissue and potentially recur. Spread to others is known in the active phase but unlikely if ever when inactive. Your OBGYN could look for recurrence at any visit.