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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are widespread environmental contaminants that interfere with endocrine regulation and have been associated with impaired semen quality, hormonal imbalance and testicular dysfunction. Here, we summarize current advances in understanding EDC-induced male reproductive toxicity, focusing on major chemical classes, including bisphenols, phthalates, pesticides, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and heavy metals. We discuss the interconnected mechanisms underlying reproductive impairment, including disruption of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, altered steroidogenesis, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, blood-testis barrier disruption, immune dysregulation and epigenetic reprogramming. 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