The fatigue and decline in performance you are experiencing is a common issue for many men during the Tet holiday. This is due to a combination of lifestyle changes. During Tet, late nights, irregular eating habits, and increased alcohol consumption disrupt the body's biological clock, potentially affecting male hormones, including testosterone, in both the short and long term.

Testosterone is a crucial sex hormone that helps shape male characteristics, promotes the development of skin, muscle, bone, fat, and the nervous system, and drives sexual desire, erectile function, and sperm production. A decline in testosterone leads to fatigue, reduced focus, decreased stamina, and early impacts on male sexual health.

Sleep is one of the important factors that directly influence testosterone levels. Testosterone is produced most significantly at night, especially during deep sleep. Insufficient or irregular sleep disrupts testosterone secretion, leading to decreased desire and overall health.

Additionally, consuming a lot of alcohol during Tet negatively impacts male hormones. Alcohol disrupts the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis, which can cause a short-term reduction in testosterone production and lead to consequences such as erectile dysfunction, decreased sperm count, and weight gain.

The Tet holiday diet, often high in protein, sugar, and fat, and low in green vegetables, can increase inflammatory responses and oxidative stress, affecting testicular function. Coupled with reduced physical activity and stress from travel or family obligations, the body may produce cortisol hormone, which inhibits testosterone production, thereby reducing sexual desire and male health.

This "decline in performance" during Tet is usually temporary. There is no need for excessive worry, but proactively adjusting your lifestyle can improve sexual health. Men should get sufficient sleep, avoid staying up late for many consecutive days, and reduce alcohol consumption. Eating a balanced diet and maintaining physical activity help the body increase testosterone production, which improves sexual function and restores overall health.

Beyond lifestyle adjustments, you can supplement with natural essences such as Eurycoma ongifolia, French maritime pine bark extract, and oyster essence. These essences help maintain endogenous testosterone and nitric oxide levels in balance, thereby supporting overall health improvement and enhancing male sexual function. If fatigue and sexual dysfunction persist despite lifestyle changes, you should seek medical examination for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Master, Doctor Doan Vinh Binh

Medical Information Center

Tam Anh General Hospital Ho Chi Minh City