Why Do Some Individuals Prefer to Be Referred to as "Transgender

Why do some individuals prefer to be referred to as "transgender" over "transsexual"?

A) The term transsexual can be perceived as outdated and/or stigmatizing.
B) The term transgender encompasses fluid and non-binary identities while the term transsexual does not.
C) The term transgender refers to individuals of all ages while the term transsexual only refers to adults.
D) Individuals who self-identify as transgender rather than transsexual are more likely to be approved by medical professionals to receive hormone therapy and/or gender confirming/affirming surgery.