To find out the answer of the study question that effleurage abdominal massage has any effect on pain and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea among university students or nota study will be conducted with an objective to evaluate the effects of effleurage abdominal massage on pain and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea among university students

Primary dysmenorrhea, the commonly occurring gynecological issue faced by young girls. It severely affects quality of female life. It leads to fatigue, psychological issues, lack of interest in selfcare and daily activities that results in absenteeism at work and educational institutes. It also badly affects academic performance and extra-curricular activities. Different pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are being used for reducing its negative effects, such as effleurage abdominal massage intend to decrease the problems faced by students as a result of this frightening issue. Here the question arises for health professionals that effleurage abdominal massage has any effect on pain and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea among university students or not? To find out the answer of this question a study will be conducted with an objective to evaluate the effects of effleurage abdominal massage on pain and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea among university students. This study holds considerable implications in addressing potential adverse effects associated with pharmacological analgesic agents, thereby mitigating pain, lack of interest in work and enhancing functional capacity, hence improving quality of life. Moreover, it is anticipated to contribute to the reduction of healthcare costs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Unmarried female university students from Lahore
• Aged between 18-25 years
• Diagnosed patients by gynecologist with primary dysmenorrhea for three previous consecutive cycles.
• Regular menstrual cycles ranging 21-35 days lasting for 3-7 days.
• Having pain score of 6 or more than 6 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of any known abdominal or pelvic disease.
• Obstructive vaginal or uterine congenital anomalies.
• Presence of known or suspected secondary dysmenorrhea.
• History of major abdominal or pelvic surgery in the previous three months.
• History of hormonal therapy in the last six months.
• History of using analgesics during menstruation.
• History of having any medical disease i.e. cardiac and renal disease.
• Participants doing regular exercise.

primary dysmenorrhea belongs to female gender

a third person will be involved as second assessor for blinding