ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE VOMERONASAL ORGAN

摘要

This invention is an electrical stimulation of the vomeronasal organ (VNO) in humans to affect hypothalamic activity to influence autonomic function, to regulate hormone levels, particularly for contraception, and treatment of diseases including prostate cancer, reproductive disorders, and affective disorders. Electrical stimulation is by accomplished an apparatus consisting of a voltage source (32), a means for modulating the voltage (34), and an electrode (36). The signal is provided to the VNO through contact between VNO receptors and the electrode.