When your tampon is green when you take it out it can be a result of simply forgetting the tampon and leaving the tampon in your vagina for too long.
Or the tampon being green when you take it out can be a result of health issues.
Forgetting the tampon can upset your vagina and cause it to begin releasing the green mucus discharge to draw your attention to the tampon.
Green tampons or green discharge can also be a symptom of bacterial vaginosis, which is a condition that can require antibiotics to treat or it can also be a sign of a sexually transmitted disease.
Even other bacterial infections like Gardnerella vaginalis or even trichomoniasis could lead to a green tampon or green vaginal discharge.
Pelvic inflammatory disease or PID can also cause green vaginal discharge and a green tampon.
Pelvic inflammatory disease or PID is an infection in your female reproductive organs, which cause a heavy and green discharge.
Bacterial vaginosis is an imbalance of bacteria in your vagina, which can cause a greenish-gray colored discharge with a foul odor.
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection which can cause a frothy, green discharge from your vagina.
Other possible causes of your tampon being green when you take it out or having green vaginal discharge include cervical polyps, uterine fibroids and some medications.
Cervical polyps are small, non cancerous growths on your cervix which can produce green vaginal discharge.
Uterine fibroids are non cancerous growths in your uterus which can cause irregular bleeding and discharge.
And some medications like antibiotics can also cause changes in your vaginal discharge color and may lead to green vaginal discharge or green tampons when you take them out.
If the green tampon color continues or the green vaginal discharge continues you should see a doctor.