What is Bridging Method AFTER TAKING emergency contraceptives –for the rest part of the cycle?

1.     What is Bridging Method? Contraception for rest of the cycle?: By bridging method we mean the contraceptive coverage till menstruation resumes after unprotected sex and ingestion of emergency pill. Many times unprotected sex does occur in the first half of menstrual cycle i.e.  Well before the expected time of ovulation. If unprotected sex do occur in the rest part of the cycle -in that case emergency drug may not prevent ovulation and if unprotected coitus occurs again in the same cycle after release of egg (Ovulation) then pregnancy can occur in spite of taking emergency drugs. With this idea in mind Bridging Contraceptives were recommended for the rest of the cycle. And any combined oral Pills (except those containg Cyproterone acetate or Drospirenone) may be recommended for this purpose at least for that cycle. However, ether she can continue the packet of pills with urine for pregnancy test done 7-10 days after the expected period or else she can stop the pill taking after 10-12 days. The fact all ECP do not offer 100% efficacy should be made aware to the couple. Therefore it is possible that pregnancy can ensue in the rest Part of the cycle.(contd-Dr S K Pal).