Its a complicated issue: why does any marriage fail?
But I spent many happy years with Salman too.
I think, yes, endometriosis was definitely a major reason that my marriage failed.

Credit: EW
I dont think either of us understood it at the time for as smart and intelligent as Salman is.
I think thats also because I hid it to a certain degree.
Not intentionally, but its weird to talk about your period all the time.
Its the least sexy thing in the world to do.
Since her diagnosis, Lakshmi co-founded theEndometriosis Foundation of Americato help educate and raise awareness among young women.
Watch above, and headto PEOPLE for more on Lakshmi.