Some women, possibly experiencing perimenopause and taking hormonal birth control, are reporting issues with sleep, including 3 a.m. wake-ups. Various outlets are offering advice on sleep hygiene, hormonal changes, and menopause symptoms, but it is unclear if these issues are directly related. The use of certain products, such as the Eight Sleep Pod, may help alleviate sleep disruptions, but the underlying causes and solutions are being explored from different health perspectives.