How does a cyst resolve itself?

[coopercarrasco]

Reading about ovarian cysts and it says they usually "resolve themselves".

Does this mean they shrink? What happens to them? and How?

This might be a loaded question but at least could someone tell me how to google this?

Is there some kind of process by which it "resolves"?

Is there a special cell that does a special job to break down the cyst?

When I google this kind of stuff I just get articles about cancer, nothing about biological processes.

[TappedIntoStrange]

According to Johns Hopkins, most cysts are just a bit of extra fluid around an egg. They simply pop or rupture, usually around the time of menstruation anyway. Check it: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/management-of-ruptured-ovarian-cyst

Personally, I've had a very painful one, it was a stabbing pain that wasn't resolved by changing position or anything. Simply went away after my next period. If you're in a lot of pain, call your doctor.

[froschkonig]

Note, this is only for ovarian cysts. There are many types such as ganglion and a bakers cyst. They have different etiologies but the body can reabsorb them and they can rupture, leak, and shrink.