<![CDATA[Introduction: Environmental exposure from mining activities is suspected to impact women's reproductive health, especially in communities near industrial zones. This study examines the influence of air pollution, water contamination, and noise on the reproductive health of women of childbearing age in Torobulu Village, South Konawe Regency. The study focuses on infertility, menstrual disorders, and anemia. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 90 purposively selected women from a population of 840. Independent variables included environmental exposures (air pollution, water contamination, and noise), while dependent variables were reproductive health disorders (infertility, menstrual disorders, anemia). Data collection involved structured questionnaires, interviews, field observations, and environmental measurements (air and water quality, noise levels, hemoglobin). Data were analyzed using linear regression. Result: Air pollution significantly affected infertility, menstrual disorders, and anemia (p=0.001). Similarly, water contamination and noise exposure were strongly associated with all three reproductive health problems (p=0.000). These findings demonstrate that environmental exposures due to mining activities significantly impact reproductive health. Conclusion: There is an urgent need for local authorities to strengthen environmental regulations and monitor mining operations. Health agencies should improve early detection, treatment, and community education regarding environmental health risks. Further studies with longitudinal designs are recommended, incorporating factors such as nutrition, stress, and duration of exposure.]]>
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