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Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition among adolescent girls, characterized by painful menstruation without underlying pathology. Non-pharmacological methods like acupressure are gaining attention due to their minimal side effects. The main Objective is To evaluate the effects of acupressure on menstrual pain among girls with primary dysmenorrhea in Renaissance University, Indore. Methods is A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. A total of 20 adolescent girls aged 18-25 years, diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea, were selected using purposive sampling. The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) was used to assess menstrual pain levels before and after the intervention. Acupressure was applied to SP6 (Spleen 6) and ST36 (Stomach 36) points on both legs for 5 minutes, twice a day, for the first two days of menstruation. The mean pain score on the pre-test was significantly higher than the post-test score, indicating a reduction in pain after acupressure. Statistical analysis using paired t-test showed a significant difference in pain scores (p < 0.05).