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.

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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.