The exact origin of the expression is not clear. It is possible that it was an accidental humorous rhymes. Another version indicates Chinese pear as the "culprit" of male infertility. Finally, third, eating pears in the morning on an empty stomach might couse an indigestion. It is Much better to pay more attention to his wife. In other words the expression means something like: the the wife has husband but but he is of little use!