Case Presentation of Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER)

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Cost

$12.50 non-members
$11.25 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse until completed or for 1 year

Overview

This course, designed for physicians and other healthcare providers, covers a case of dysphoric milk ejection reflex (DMER), with discussion on evaluation and management.

Objectives

  1. Characterize Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER) based on symptomatology
  2. Differentiate DMER from other maternal postpartum psychological disturbances
  3. Discuss current knowledge on the prevalence, pathology, and risk factors of DMER
  4. Discuss management options for patients suffering from DMER

Topic Outline

  • Case presentation
  • Descriptions of Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER)
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Literature Review of DMER
  • Proposed role of oxytocin hormone in DMER
  • Management of DMER
  • Cultural considerations when assessing for and managing DMERs

 

Accreditation

CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Case Presentation of Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER) and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.25 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERPS: If Case Presentation of Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER) is purchased by December 31st, 2025, this course has been allocated 1.25(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.

If this course is purchased on or after January 1st, 2026, according to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) Individual CERPs Guide for Recertification, Section IIIA, education that has been awarded educational credit by another board or organization may be counted as CERPs. All IABLE courses both live and enduring are awarded continuing education credits (CMEs) from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Each CME credit can be counted as one CERP.  There is no limit to the number of CMEs that can be counted as CERPs.

Nursing Credits: All state boards for nursing licensure approve of educational offerings that are approved by the American Nursing Credentialling Center (ANCC). According to ANCC Certification, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirement of formally approved continuing education hours and may be used as such for ANCC Certification renewal. https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/

 

Speaker Biography:

Dr. Angelique Lahoz, MD, DPPS is a general pediatrician from the Philippines who completed training at the largest government tertiary hospital in the country, Philippine General Hospital. She practiced general pediatrics for a year in her local community before deciding to pursue subspecialty training. Currently, she’s one of the two fellows from The Medical City Hospital’s pioneer Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine program in her country.

 

Conflicts of Interest: None

IBLCE Category Domains:
III Pathology; VII Clinical Skills

 

Topics: Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex, Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders