A 28-year-old woman presents with concerns about irregular m…

A 28-year-old woman presents with concerns about irregular menstrual cycles and difficulty losing weight. She also reports excessive facial hair growth and occasional acne. Laboratory studies show elevated serum testosterone and insulin levels. Most women with classic polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have which of the following underlying features?

A 32-year-old woman at 28 weeks of gestation is diagnosed wi…

A 32-year-old woman at 28 weeks of gestation is diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) after an abnormal oral glucose tolerance test. She has no prior history of diabetes. Which of the following best explains the physiological mechanism contributing to the development of gestational diabetes?

A 4-month-old male infant is brought to a well-baby checkup….

A 4-month-old male infant is brought to a well-baby checkup. On physical examination, the pediatric provider notes that the right testis is not palpable in the scrotum. The left testis is descended and normal in appearance. The infant was born at 36 weeks gestation and has otherwise met developmental milestones. Which of the following is the most appropriate education to provide to the parents at this time?