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Introduction: Menstruation is a periodic and cyclic bleeding from the uterus, accompanied by endometrial desquamation. In some individuals, menstruation can cause pain known as dysmenorrhea, which ranges from mild to severe. While primary dysmenorrhea is not life-threatening, it can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. In Indonesia, an estimated 55% of women of reproductive age experience menstrual pain. Materials and Methods: We conducted a search for articles published between 2014 and 2020 in PubMed, ProQuest, and Google Scholar using the keywords "primary dysmenorrhea" AND "student lifestyle." All relevant data were gathered and analyzed. Results: The search yielded 10 articles. Eight of these articles indicated a relationship between lifestyle factors and the occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea among female students. Conversely, two articles found no significant relationship between lifestyle and primary dysmenorrhea in this population. Conclusion: This study concludes that an unhealthy lifestyle—characterized by high stress levels, infrequent exercise, and frequent consumption of fast food—is associated with an increased prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea during menstruation.