The distribution of LEPR c.1968G>C GC genotype was not significantly different between women with severe and mild preeclampsia [4/42 (9.52%) vs. 9/80 (11.25%); P = 0.987] or women with early and late preeclampsia [2/16 (12.5%) vs. 11/106 (10.37%); P = 0.858]. Here, LEPR is linked to preeclampsia.