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Menstruation is a process of removal of the uterine wall accompanied by bleeding that occurs repeatedly every month, except during pregnancy. Dysmenorrhea is a pain that arises before or during menstruation takes place. In Indonesia the incidence of dysmenorrhea of 64.25% consisting of primary dysmenorrhea is 54.89% and secondary dysmenorrhea 9.36%. The aim of this research is to know the difference of intensity of dysmenorrhea in young women given hot compress with abdominal stretching. This research is an experimental research using Two Group Postest Design design. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The sample of this study amounted to 20 people divided into 2 groups, namely group I given Hot Compress and group II given Stretching abdomen Sampling technique is purposive sampling. Each group consists of 10 people. Data collection was performed by measuring pain with Visual Analogues Scale (VAS) after intervention in each group. The research test in group I mean dysmenorrhea 2,30 (mild pain) and group II mean dysmenorrhea 2,10 (mild pain). Result of statistic test by using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test got p-value = 0,458. Based on the results of statistical tests it can be concluded that there is no difference in hot compresses with abdominal stretching, meaning both groups are equally able to reduce dysmenorrhea. It is hoped for further researchers to examine other factors that affect the decrease of menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) in young women.