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Aim: To study the effect of yoga in the management of primary dysmenorrhea in females between 18-25 years. Background: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological problem and frequently identified etiology of pelvic pain in females. It interferes with women functional activity thus Yoga when performed as part of an exercise program helps in improving general health, improves flexibility, strengthens muscles and reduces pain. Procedure: This experimental study was conducted on 35 individuals between the age group 18-25 years according to the inclusion criteria. They were selected through convenient sampling and instructed to perform five yoga poses: Supta Svatikasana , Supta Baddhakonasana , Adhomukha virasana , Adhomukha Svatikasana , Paschimottanasana followed by Shavasana. Selected subjects received treatment for 8 weeks. Data was analyzed using paired t-test. Result: using paired t test, p value was less than 0.005 for NPRS and WaLIDD score thus results of this study suggests that yoga is effective in reducing pain and its interference in functional activities in females with primary dysmenorrhea between 18-25 years Conclusion: The study concluded that yoga is effective in the management of primary dysmenorrhea in females between 18-25 years.