<![CDATA[Primary dysmenorrhea is often considered a manifestation of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in adolescent girls due to high levels of the hormone prostaglandin in the endometrial tissue. This can affect focus, physical complaints, decreased learning effectiveness, and quality of life. In addition to pain, these symptoms appear in the form of diarrhea, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and mood swings. One factor driving high prostaglandin levels during the menstrual cycle is the habit of consuming fast food, which is high in trans fats, sodium, and low in fiber. The purpose of this literature review is to determine or thoroughly investigate the influence of fast food consumption patterns on primary dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls. The approach used was databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and DOAJ for the period 2020 to 2025. After using search terms relevant to the topic, a significant correlation between fast food intake and the incidence of dysmenorrhea was found in 15 studies]]>
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