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In males, OS is a leading cause of infertility, especially in conditions like varicocele, where key miRNAs such as miR-21, miR-34a, and miR-155 are dysregulated. In females, oxidative imbalance affects granulosa cells and follicular environments in disorders such as PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), and endometriosis. Several miRNAs (e.g., miR-132-3p, let-7, miR-642a-5p) regulate mitochondrial function, steroidogenesis, and apoptosis through redox-sensitive signaling pathways (PI3K\/Akt, NF-\u03baB, FOXO1). Their altered expression in ovarian and seminal environments correlates with poor reproductive outcomes. Emerging evidence supports their potential role as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets, although most findings are based on animal models or in vitro studies. This review highlights the therapeutic potential of miRNA modulation and calls for further clinical research to validate miRNA-based interventions. 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