Prolonged stress increases inflammation, weakens the immune system, and accelerates atherosclerosis, thereby harming cardiovascular health.

Mai, 31, experienced fatigue and collapse due to work pressure and plans for her first child, leading to a depression diagnosis.

My husband and I have been married for one year and haven't had children. My job is demanding, and I'm often stressed. Does stress make it difficult for me to conceive? (Quynh, 29, Vinh Long)

Minh never cried; instead, he unleashed unprovoked outbursts of rage on his wife and children, using aggression as a mask to hide a soul shattered by depression.

Nguyen Tuan, a 41-year-old business manager, experienced erectile dysfunction for nearly six months, leading doctors to diagnose him with "duck syndrome".

A 38-year-old woman from Dong Nai, Minh Anh, reports experiencing prolonged stress and vaginal dryness, impacting her marital life. She questions whether her symptoms are due to stress or a hormonal decline.

Economic pressures, demanding work, and family crises are leading many men into prolonged periods of stress, resulting in testosterone decline, erectile dysfunction, and a loss of sexual desire.