When cutting with test-e and anavar, is it better to do 250 or 500 test-e?

[shonosuke]

First cycle I did 500 test -e + Dbol but that was to put on mass

now I want to cut and cant decide if I should use 250 or 500 test-e, also should I use anavar the first 4 weeks or the last 4 weeks? Plan to do a 12 week long cycle

[BBJT200]

I would run 500mg/week, and make sure you use an AI.

[shonosuke]

I would run 500mg/week, and make sure you use an AI.

Is an AI really neccessary with such a relatively light cycle? I always have it on hand in case I get gyno symptoms but I'm not a fan of using it preventively

[BBJT200]

you ALWAYS USE AN AI. PERIOD.
Unless you're running something like 100mg/week of testosterone.

Estrogen is a carcinogen. You don't keep an AI on hand if gyno flares up; you USE your AI to keep your estrogen levels within normal ranges, and in turn, keeping your testosterone levels higher.
Using an AI also prevents estrogen related fat fain.