Objective: The main goal of this investigation is to analyze the effects of primary dysmenorrhea on academic performance, quality of life, and psychological well-being among university students. Method: The articles were chosen from a range of authentic platform like Google Scholar, Pub Med and Science direct. The articles span the years 2010–2023.only twenty of the approximately thirty-five articles matched the inclusion criteria of the study. Results: Primary dysmenorrhea is a major problem among university students worldwide. It has an impact on various groups of these people, with the highest prevalence in female students between the ages of 18 and 25. Additionally, those experiencing primary dysmenorrhea often report its impact on academic and social aspects of university life. Conclusion: Our initial finding from this study is that adolescent females, particularly those attending universities, demonstrated the highest prevalence. Primary dysmenorrhea is more likely to develop in Adolescent girls.The majority of factors associated with primary dysmenorrhea in college students include age, the duration of the menstrual cycle, and the strength of the menstrual flow.These students primary dysmenorrhea has a substantial impact on their learning, exam performance, absenteeism, quality of life, and ability to focus in different pain levels. The second conclusion is that primary dysmenorrhea has a detrimental effect on female young adult student productivity and overall psychological health.