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Beyond traditional factors such as genetics, endocrine disorders, and infections, growing evidence indicates that dysregulation of immunometabolism plays a pivotal role in the onset and progression of male reproductive dysfunction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This review aims to systematically elucidate the role of immunometabolism in male reproductive health, focusing on the complex interplay among inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic imbalance. Additionally, it seeks to summarize potential therapeutic targets and outline future research directions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A narrative review was conducted in accordance with the SANRA (Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles) guidelines. Relevant studies published between January 2010 to March 2025 were retrieved from PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science using keywords such as \u201cimmunometabolism,\u201d \u201ctestis,\u201d \u201cmale infertility,\u201d and \u201coxidative stress.\u201d<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Testicular immune homeostasis depends on the metabolic coordination among Sertoli cells, Leydig cells, and local immune cells. Aberrant immunometabolism disrupts the blood\u2013testis barrier and endocrine balance by enhancing glycolysis, suppressing oxidative phosphorylation, and promoting the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby impairing spermatogenesis and testosterone synthesis. Systemic metabolic inflammation induced by obesity, diabetes, and gut microbiota dysbiosis further exacerbates testicular dysfunction through the mTOR\/HIF-1\u03b1 signaling axis and the \u201cgut\u2013immune\u2013gonadal axis.\u201d Pharmacological modulation of key immunometabolic regulators, including AMPK, SIRT1, and PPAR\u03b3, has been shown to improve sperm quality and hormone levels in experimental models.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Immunometabolism serves as a crucial mechanistic bridge linking inflammation, oxidative stress, and the decline of male fertility. 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