男女同是人也，饮食衣服同，任务起居同，其之致病，外感内伤，呻吟床褥，呼号病苦，则无不同，又何必有女科
之别耶？而不知何以不同者，完全在于生殖机关。盖女子有天赋之生殖能力，繁殖子孙，惟女子是赖，男子不能也。故
女子之生殖构造，与男子异，此乃其病之伙于男子之一大原因也。若夫调经、种子、胎前、产后、带下等症，皆女子所
独有之病，男子则无有也。女科之别，不亦宜哉！今彭子鉴于古说之未尽善，古书之太繁杂，故特有《女科集要》之作，
求叙于余。阅读一过，觉其书简当不枝，说理透辟，知造福于女界者，厥功不让傅青主，故乐而为之序。
中华民国二十年九月一日武进张赞臣识于上海医界春秋社
治妇人之病较男子为难，妇人性多执拗，有幽隐之疾不肯直言，且胎前产后与月经诸患亦较男子为多，先贤所以有
宁治十男子，莫治一妇人之叹也。对于妇科书籍，古人着者颇多，各有所长，要其最详而备者为《济阴纲目》，最约而赅
者为《医宗金鉴》，此外善本未曾阅及。兹有友人携《竹泉生女科集要》一书，求序于余，翻阅一过，虽非独创之作，要
其撷精采华有条不紊，非三折肱能手，无此识力，诚足为后学津梁也。爰记数语以归之。
民国二十年八月中旬宁海严苍山序于沪江家庭医药顾问社
Men and women are both human beings; their diet and clothing are the same, as are their labor and daily routines. The causes of their diseases, whether external contraction or internal injury, their groaning in bed and crying out in pain, are all identical. Why then is there a distinction for gynecology? However, the reason for this difference lies entirely in the reproductive organs. Women possess innate reproductive capacity to propagate the species, relying solely on women, whereas men cannot do so. Therefore, the reproductive structure of women differs from that of men, which is a major reason why they suffer from more diseases than men. Conditions such as regulating menstruation (Tiaojing), aiding conception (Zhongzi), prenatal care (Taiqian), postpartum care (Chanhou), and leukorrhea (Daixia) are diseases unique to women, which men do not have. Is it not appropriate, then, for gynecology to be a separate discipline? Today, Peng Zi, recognizing that ancient theories were not entirely sound and ancient texts too cumbersome, specifically authored "Jiyao of Gynecology" (Nuke Jiyao) and requested me to write a preface. After reading it once, I found the book concise and pertinent without digression, with penetrating reasoning. I believe its merit in benefiting women does not fall short of Fu Qingzhu, so I gladly wrote this preface.
Written by Zhang Zanchen of Wujin at the Shanghai Medical Circle Society on September 1, 20th Year of the Republic of China.
Treating diseases in women is more difficult than treating those in men. Women often have stubborn personalities and are reluctant to speak openly about hidden ailments. Moreover, conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and menstruation are more frequent in women than in men. Hence, ancient sages sighed, "I would rather treat ten men than one woman." Regarding gynecological literature, ancients produced many works, each with its strengths. The most detailed and comprehensive is *Jiyin Gangmu* (Comprehensive Outline of Treating Women), while the most concise and exhaustive is *Yizong Jinjian* (Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition). I have not had the opportunity to read other fine editions. Recently, a friend brought the book "Zhuquansheng Nuke Jiyao" (Essentials of Gynecology by Zhuquansheng) and requested a preface. After browsing through it, although it is not an original creation, it extracts the essence and elegance in an orderly manner. Without the insight and judgment of an experienced practitioner (one who has broken their arm three times, implying extensive experience), such discernment would not be possible. It truly serves as a bridge for future learners. Thus, I record a few words to accompany it.
Preface by Yan Cangshan of Ninghai at the Shanghai Family Medical Advisor Society in mid-August, 20th Year of the Republic of China.