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Polycystic ovaries is one of the leading gynaecological problems. It can lead to infertility if neglected. It involves multiple systems disturbances. Hormonal imbalance is the major endocrinal disturbance behind it. This single case report is an effort to show that Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment offers safe , genuine , effective , fast treatment option to treat polycystic ovaries. This is a case of a 31 years old female patient suffering with hypomenorrhoea, polycystic ovaries & associated metabolic disturbances like obesity. Weight of the patient was 80 kg with Body mass index ( BMI ) 32.05. Patient was treated with ayurvedic bodypurification treatment i.e. shodhanchikitsa (Panchakarma). First purification treatment for kaphadosha i.e. .vamana done , followed by bastikarma for vata balance after one month. Changes in cyclicity of menses & development of follicle were observed prominently after panchakarma treatment. Positive changes in follicle maturation & signs of ovulation, endometrial thickness were noted clinically & sonographically. After 1 year patient conceived at the age of 32 years & given birth to healthy child. The establishment of normal menstrual cycle with regular menstrual discharge after the panchakarma procedures was observed. No significant side effects of the treatment noticed. Use of harmful chemical drugs, hormones & surgical interventions may be avoided by using such type of shodhana treatments.This a cost effective, non invasive treatment option with associated health benefits.