As women athletes, we need to monitor our blood biomarkers carefully to meet the demands we make of our bodies. VIS Expert Leah Roberts, MD, explains when she prescribes bloodwork to athletes and which biomarkers she assesses.
By Helene Usher
VIS Creator
& Leah Roberts, MD
VIS Expert
Topic: Body
November 15 2025
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When doctors order bloodwork, they usually compare test results against baseline ranges for the general population. But that may not be the best practice for women athletes.
Women athletes have higher metabolic demands than the general population. This means that we need to monitor some of our blood biomarkers differently to achieve optimal health and performance.
Research has shown that we need higher amounts of certain biomarkers to stay healthy and perform at our best. It...