| abstract |
The invention relates to a method of altering hypothalamic function in an individual. The method comprises nasally administering a human vomeropherin, e.g. a pregnane or cholane steroid, or a pharmaceutica l composition containing a vomeropherin, such that the vomeropherin binds to a specific neuroepithelial receptor. The steroid o r steroids is/are preferably administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition containing one or more pharmaceutically acceptabl e carriers. Other embodiments of the invention include pharmaceutical compositions containing the steroids. |