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Hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia adversely affect the fertility potential of women by impairing ovulatory function. Hypothyroidism promotes hyperprolactinemia which leads to irregular periods, anovulation and ultimately results in infertility. This is a case report of the primary infertility of a couple. A 27year old hypothyroid female came for consultation (Dec 2023) with the complaint of failure to conceive since 1.5 years & history of irregular menses. She was under treatment- Tab. Thyroxin 100 mcg since June 2023. She took treatment for irregular menses and for conception 1 year back at a private allopathic hospital & was advised 3 months OCP, tried naturally for 3 months. As she had anovulatory cycles, the ovulation induction was done in July, August and September 2023. After getting unsatisfactory results, she came to us in December 2023. Ayurveda treatment was planned in this case to evaluate its role to address hormonal imbalance, ensuring regular ovulation, and thereby helping to have a normal pregnancy. Based on the parameters of Ayurvedic Science, this case was diagnosed as Vandhyatva (~infertility), which was treated with both Shodhana (~bio cleansing therapy) and Shamana chikitsa (~therapy which is aimed at mitigating the disease by pacifying Dosha). After the treatment, TSH was reduced from 8.78 to 0.72 ?IU/mL. The intervention resulted in conception within six months.