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An increase in consumption of junk food by the present generation across many countries, especially among the reproductive age group women has turned into a substantial health problem. The consequences of intake of non-nutritious food can affect the metabolic wellbeing and procreation in young women. Junk foods are usually low in vital nutrients like fibre, vitamins and minerals but very rich in saturated fats, trans fats, refined sugar, sodium and chemical substances. One of the most common causes of infertility has been linked to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity, the first of which has been linked to frequent consumption of junk food that cause disturbances in metabolism, hormonal imbalance, insulin patterns, and increase in weight gain. Furthermore, junk foods may stimulate oxidative stress and systemic inflammation further worsening the reproductive functionality. The paper is a review of the current scientific evidence on the effects of junk food on female fertility, pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical and epidemiological evidence, socioeconomic factors and the importance of dietary interventions as a means of preventing infertility as well as to improve the reproductive health