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Previously regarded as sterile, the male reproductive tract contains microbes originating from the gastrointestinal tract, reproductive organs, and external sources such as sexual partners. Dysbiosis alters sperm parameters, triggers inflammation and oxidative stress, and is associated with conditions such as infertility, HPV infection, prostatitis, prostate cancer, and azoospermia. This systematic review adhered to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines (with 2025 extensions for reproducibility) and examined studies from PubMed, Scopus, and Science Direct (2015\u20132025, with prior context), concentrating on human, in vitro, and rodent models. Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes are among the most important phyla. Beneficial genera, such as Lactobacillus, improve sperm motility, concentration, and DNA integrity, whereas dysbiotic taxa, such as Prevotella, Pseudomonas, and Ureaplasma, are associated with declines. 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